Areas of Learning at Foundation Stage

The curriculum for the three stages at Primary is set out in six Areas of Learning comprising:

Language
& Literacy

Including Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing.

Mathematics
& Numeracy

Including Number, Measures, Shape and Space, Sorting, Patterns and Relationships.

The Arts

Including Art and Design, Drama and Music

The World
Around Us

Including Interdependence, Place, Movement and Energyand Change Over TimeChange Over Time.

Personal Development
& Mutual Understanding

Including Personal Development and Health, and Mutual Understanding in the Local and Wider Community.

Physical
Development & Movement

Including Athletics, Dance, Games and Music.

Although these Areas of Learning are set out separately, teachers should integrate learning to enable children to make appropriate connections.