What Are The Early Learning Goals In Foundation Stage Education?
There are six early learning goals that cover the educational requirements of Foundation Education in the UK. They are broken into steps which begin being recorded in Nursery and carry through to the end of Reception. The steps are to be achieved by the end of Reception year, and are a clear guide of where the child had improved and where development is needed. They are delivered through a variety of media to encourage learning in all children. These include through sand and water play, books, role play and outdoor activities. Personal, Social and Emotional Development concentrates on the social skills of children, ranging from their ability to dress themselves and maintain cleanliness, to their understanding of and interaction with familiar and unfamiliar adults and peers. Circle time can be used to address feelings and relationships. The Communication, Language and Literacy section focuses upon a wide range of communication aspects, from pencil grip and writing simple words, to phoni
