British EYFS Curriculum
A comprehensive framework for early learning and development, recognized worldwide for its excellence in preparing children for future success.
What is EYFS?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the British government's framework for children's learning, development, and care from birth to age five. It sets standards to ensure all children make progress and that no child is left behind.
At Stanford Nursery, we implement this proven curriculum with passion and expertise, creating learning experiences that are playful, engaging, and tailored to each child's unique developmental stage.
Seven Areas of Learning & Development
Our curriculum covers all essential aspects of your child's growth
Communication & Language
Developing confident communicators
- Listening and attention skills
- Understanding and following instructions
- Speaking clearly and confidently
- Vocabulary building through stories and conversations
- Early phonics awareness
Physical Development
Building healthy bodies and minds
- Fine motor skills through drawing, cutting, and manipulating objects
- Gross motor development via outdoor play and movement
- Understanding healthy eating and hygiene
- Coordination and balance activities
- Dance, yoga, and structured physical education
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Nurturing confident and resilient children
- Building self-confidence and self-awareness
- Managing feelings and behavior appropriately
- Developing empathy and respect for others
- Making friendships and working cooperatively
- Understanding and following rules
Nurturing early reading and writing readiness
Laying foundations for reading and writing
- Letter recognition and phonics
- Early reading skills and comprehension
- Mark-making and emergent writing
- Story sequencing and narrative skills
- Print awareness and book handling
Understanding the World
Exploring nature, cultures, and communities
- Discovering the natural world through observation
- Learning about different cultures and traditions
- Understanding our community and environment
- Simple science experiments and investigations
- Technology and its uses in daily life
Expressive Arts & Design
Fostering creativity and imagination
- Painting, drawing, and creative art projects
- Music, singing, and rhythm activities
- Role play and imaginative scenarios
- Building and construction
- Dance and creative movement
UAE Culture & Heritage Integration
- We celebrate the UAE’s traditions through Arabic language development, national events, and cultural storytelling.
- Children engage in activities inspired by Emirati heritage—such as exploring traditional crafts, music, and values of hospitality and respect.
- Our learning environment reflects the UAE’s identity, fostering pride and belonging while promoting global awareness.
Learning Through Play
At Stanford Nursery, we believe that play is children's work. Through carefully planned play-based activities, children explore, experiment, discover, and learn in ways that are natural and joyful.
Our educators skillfully guide this play to ensure it is purposeful and aligned with EYFS learning goals, while allowing children the freedom to follow their interests and develop at their own pace.