Two key areas The EYFS requirements are divided into 2 key areas: learning and development – shaping the activities and experiences children are offered, and, safeguarding and welfare – ensuring that the welfare of children is promoted and that they are kept safe.

The early years foundation stage ( EYFS ) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

Early years settings can include childminders, day nurseries, pre-schools, holiday playschemes and childcare in your own home. The law refers to these as “early years settings” or “providers.” For more, see our childcare webpages.

The outcomes refer to the development matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage document and are the points detailed in the unique child section. These are the statements that every practitioner should make reference to in all aspects of daily practice from planning, learning journals and when observing children.

The four themes of the Revised EYFS are; A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development.

Early Years Foundation Stage – ages 3-5 (Nursery and Reception) Key Stage 1 – ages 5-7 (Years 1 and 2) Key Stage 2 – ages 7-11 (Years 3-6)

Key stages

‘ Indeed, the NFER’s research found that children described Reception as a period centred around play, whereas they said that Year 1 was all about ‘work, work, work’.

Top tips for teaching Year 1

1. Teach them to glue in their own work as early as possible.
2. Have lots of things to count with – counters, buttons, beads.
3. Print out and laminate lots of number lines.
4. When reading with a child, keep sticky notes next to you, in order to write down any words they are struggling with.

Year 1 English Children will learn to spell a range of words containing the sounds already taught (eg: light, read, think etc). They will learn to form all the letters of the alphabet in lower case and capitals, plus the digits 0 to 9. They will sequence sentences to form short stories.

To be a primary school teacher, you’ll need: excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. good organisational and time-management skills. energy, enthusiasm, stamina, patience, dedication, resilience and self-discipline.

What your child should know before starting Primary One

• Reading and writing.
• Take care of personal belongings.
• Have good personal hygiene.
• Tell the time.
• Know how to handle money.
• Have good manners and etiquette.
• Be organised.
• Go to the toilet on their own.

Their caregiver should be either of the following: Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is above 21 years old….Studying in Singapore.

10 Tips To Prepare Your Child For Primary 1

1. Tip 1: Encourage Good Reading Habits Early.
2. Tip 2: Encourage Positivity.
3. Tip 3: Expect a Totally New Timetable and Schedule.
4. Tip 4: Set Up a Timetable for Your Child.
5. Tip 5: Familiarise Your Child With the Journey to School.
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The KS1 reading levels cover year 1 and 2 of primary education, across the ages of 6-7 years. At this time children are expected and encouraged to progress from their EYFS reading levels to the KS1 reading levels that go from level 4 to level 12.

A 5 year old should be able to read short vowel words like: ham, hat, lad, pet, vet, Ben, him, nip, wit, hop, Bob, dot, cup, fun, pup. Keep in mind that I’m talking about a 5 year old that’s been going to Kindergarten for a few months.

How do I find out about my child’s reading level? Reading level assessments are usually carried out in your child’s school. You can ask your child’s teacher what their reading level is and to recommend an appropriate reading list for them.

What are the Book Band colours?

What is a 6 year old reading level in early kindergarten? A 6 year old reading level is broad. However, in general, at the age of 6, most kids are starting to string letter sounds together to read short vowel words.

Please remember that children learn in different ways and make progress at different times. It is possible that there may be seven year olds on book band red and five year olds on book band turquoise. As a rough guide, children are expected to reach the highest level (lime) at seven or eight years old.