Personal, Social and Emotional Development     Making Relationships Self Confidence and Awareness Managing feelings and behaviour Prime Area		Children learn to develop a positive sense of themselves and others, respect for others, social skills and a positive disposition to learn. Children are supported in their emotional well-being to help them to know themselves and what they can do. Children are encouraged to express their ideas and feelings and to develop strategies to cope with new an challenging situations.
Communication and Language     Listening and Attention Understanding Speaking                   Prime Area		Children become competent in communicating, speaking and listening and using language for a variety of purposes. They are encouraged to enjoy stories, books and rhymes and begin to recognise that print carries meaning. By developing the ability to distinguish between sounds, becoming familiar with rhyme, rhythm and alliteration and by beginning to link sounds to letters children gain skills that will enable them to become competent readers and writers. Mark making is valued as  children begin to write.
Physical Development    Moving and Handling Health and Self Care      Prime Area		Children learn best by being active and interactive. They have opportunities to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. Children learn to move with confidence, imagination, and safety and with an awareness of personal space and others. They handle both small and large equipment. They also develop an understanding of the importance of healthy living and well-being.
Understanding the World   People and Communities The World Technology                 Specific Area		Children develop the skills and knowledge that help them make sense of their world. Opportunities are provided for children to use a range of tools safely, to encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments and in real-life situations and to investigate and experiment. By finding out about their own culture and community and that of others, children learn to respect and value all people. Children learn by using ICT and programmable toys.
Expressive Arts and Design   Exploring and using Media and Materials Being Imaginative        Specific Area		Children's creativity is extended by supporting their curiosity, exploration and play. They are provided with opportunities to explore and share their thoughts, ideas and feelings through the arts, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role play.
Mathematics   Number Shape, Space and Measure         Specific Area		Children gradually know and use numbers and counting. They develop an awareness of the relationship between numbers and amounts and begin to learn to add and take away. Opportunities are also provided for children to handle and talk about shape, quantities and position. Developing a mathematical vocabulary is important as they begin to develop mathematical ideas and learn to solve practical problems using their skills with confidence and competence

Literacy Reading Writing     Specific Area

Children will develop their skills in early mark making and early reading. Children will begin to ascribe meaning to marks they make and will eventually be able to form recognisable letters using mark making tools.