The Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) and Your Child

Finding the right school for your child takes a lot of time, energy and patience. The process 

can leave many parents stressed and frustrated.  That is why TOP Schools was created-- 

finding the right school for your child has never been easier with the help of our admissions 

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Your child’s development in the first five years of life will amaze you-- this is the fastest 

growing and changing period in their lives. As infants, children learn to hold their heads up, 

sit up, and crawl. Toddlers run, help with small chores and can speak in sentences. By age 5 

children dress themselves, tell jokes, play games with friends and write their names. Every 

child develops at his or her own pace, following predictable stages. These stages are referred 

to as the early years foundation stage (EYFS), which set the standard for all the learning, care 

and development your child receives from birth to age 5.

Areas of learning during this exciting time are mostly taught through play and educational 

games. Every learning opportunity is a building block leading to the growth of physical 

capabilities and the ability to think, speak and interact with others. Listed below are a few 

examples of the areas of learning commonly used for children of this age.

• communication and language 
• physical development 
• personal, social and emotional development 
• literacy 
• mathematics 
• understanding the world
• expressive arts and design

By choosing a school with the EYFS framework, parents can be confident that regardless of 

which school they choose for their child's early education, the solid foundation of EYFS 

principles will support their child’s learning and development experience.

TOP Schools is here to guide you on choosing the right school for your child by offering 

unbiased, accurate information and guiding you through the application process. We 

personalise each plan to suit your preferences as well as your child’s academic, emotional and 

social needs. Reach out to our admissions experts today!

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