Learning and Development

Understanding The World

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage - Educational Programme for Understanding the World sets out activities and experiences that must be provided for children from birth to five.

Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Resources to support the Understanding the World curriculum

Understanding the world - Help for early years providers - GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
Access resources, activity ideas and advice for teaching understanding the world to early years children.

Early Years Outdoor Learning and Play | EYFS (ltl.org.uk)
Visit the Learning Through Landscapes website and access support around taking advantage of the benefits of outdoor learning and play. Find everything you need to take children outdoors in your setting, including outdoor activities, guidance, training, and more.

Cultural diversity in the early years | Community Playthings
Community Playthings – Article to find out more about Cultural Diversity.

Cultural capital in the EIF: what you need to know | early years alliance (eyalliance.org.uk)
Early Years Alliance – Find out about Cultural Capital in the EIF and what you need to know.

What is Cultural Capital in the EYFS (Famly)?
Access a 'quick rundown' and more indepth information, including vlogs, about 'Cultural Capital'.  Find out what it is, whose culture is it and how to deliver it!