{"id":4462,"date":"2026-01-24T10:06:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T10:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/?page_id=4462"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:56:21","slug":"eyfs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/eyfs\/","title":{"rendered":"EYFS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4462\" class=\"elementor elementor-4462\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61077bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61077bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a5646 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21a5646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Early Year Foundation\nStage (EYFS)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf10482 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf10482\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b6b22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24b6b22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5490b11 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5490b11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffe541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ffe541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur Early Years Department represents a stepping stone into a structured learning environment &#8211; one that encourages imagination, curiosity, and independence. Here, our youngest learners begin developing the foundational skills they need to become confident, respectful, and creative thinkers. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e06a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e06a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Edison International Academy, Aspire, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, which is built around seven interconnected Areas of Learning:\n<ul style=\"margin: 12px 0 20px; padding-left: 22px;\">\n \t<li>Communication and Language<\/li>\n \t<li>Physical Development<\/li>\n \t<li>Personal, Social, and Emotional Development<\/li>\n \t<li>Literacy<\/li>\n \t<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n \t<li>Understanding the World<\/li>\n \t<li>Expressive Arts and Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc57b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fc57b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9971009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9971009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1710\" src=\"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5890\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/edison.academy\/as\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f3ae97 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f3ae97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a37c6a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a37c6a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd19ca9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd19ca9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e4b296 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e4b296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preschool: A Child-Centred Beginning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c10980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c10980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur Preschool classrooms welcome children from the age of three into a balanced, stimulating, and child-centred environment. With the support of dedicated and experienced teachers, children explore the world around them through hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity and build essential early learning skills.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4920182 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4920182\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd5c4f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd5c4f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9b78a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a9b78a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e4771f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e4771f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reception: Building Strong Foundations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e60f59e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e60f59e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Reception, children build on their Preschool learning by developing early reading and writing skills and extending their understanding through a wide range of engaging topics. Daily \u2018circle time\u2019 provides opportunities for children to share ideas, express opinions, and listen respectfully to their peers &#8211; strengthening communication, confidence, and collaboration.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8309e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8309e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThroughout the Early Years, children are assessed against age-appropriate learning goals to ensure they are progressing confidently and receiving the guidance they need.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b0273 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0b0273\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a780ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a780ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcdad5f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dcdad5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4526a3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4526a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arabic &amp; Islamic Studies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1794c92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1794c92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArabic and Islamic Studies form an integral part of our Early Years curriculum in both Preschool and Reception. For our Qatari students, this fosters a strong sense of identity, belonging, and cultural pride. For our expatriate students, it nurtures appreciation and respect for Qatar\u2019s heritage, values, and traditions.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef13e2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ef13e2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec4a87b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec4a87b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bd7278 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bd7278\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a70665 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a70665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learning Through Experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d9f707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d9f707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearning in the Early Years is enriched with a variety of themed activity days that make school exciting and meaningful. Children enjoy Colour Days, Show &amp; Tell sessions, craft activities, and special celebrations. We also host fun events that help broaden children\u2019s understanding of the world around them and build joyful memories.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d245783 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d245783\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec3d2b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec3d2b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4b7f34 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f4b7f34\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d9eb39 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d9eb39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Working in Partnership With Parents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb22440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb22440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe believe that strong partnerships with parents are essential to a child\u2019s success. 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