A curriculum built on curiosity
Learning at Willow Tree Kindergarten is joyful, hands-on, and full of wonder. We blend strong academics with play and creativity at every age.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The EYFS is the British curriculum framework that sets standards for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old. It prepares them for entry into Grade 1, part of Key Stage 1 (KS1) — the first formal stage of the British primary curriculum for children aged 5 to 7, covering Year 1 and Year 2.
The EYFS framework is built around four core principles and seven areas of learning that guide how children learn and develop.
The four core principles
A unique child
Every child is a capable learner from birth, growing in confidence and resilience.
Positive relationships
Children learn to be strong and independent through warm, secure relationships.
Enabling environments
Children thrive in environments shaped around their own needs and interests.
Learning & development
Children learn in different ways and at different rates — we plan around that.
The seven areas of learning
How the seven areas work together
The seven areas are interconnected, not taught in isolation. A single cooking activity can cover several at once: children read a recipe (literacy), weigh ingredients (mathematics), take turns (PSED), and talk through each step (communication). This joined-up approach is central to how the EYFS works.
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