Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Our EYFS lessons are play-based, hands-on and fun and a natural precursor to design and technology in Year 1. We believe that having the opportunity to develop design and technology skills at an early age can foster interest and confidence and give pupils an advantage going into key stage 1. The EYFS units link to prime and specific areas of the EYFS framework and Development Matters Guidance. 

There are three EYFS units focused on the strands of structures and textiles. These units consist of a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated activities which are selected by the teacher to fit in with different themes or topics. The children are also introduced to design technology through continuous provision and by enabling them to explore different forms of design technology in their daily classroom play.