EYFS Links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), Physical Development

Intent:
To support children in developing a strong sense of self, confidence, independence, and emotional awareness.

Implementation:

• Key person approach to build secure attachments
• Daily routines promoting independence (self-care, tidying, choosing activities)
• Activities exploring identity (family photos, mirrors, “All About Me” books)
• Naming and discussing emotions through stories and play

Impact:
Children feel safe, valued, and confident to explore. They begin to regulate emotions and develop independence.

EYFS Links: PSED, Understanding the World

Intent:
To help children understand relationships, respect others, and develop a sense of belonging within their community.

Implementation:

• Group activities encouraging sharing and turn-taking
• Celebrating cultural events and family backgrounds
• Role-play and collaborative play opportunities
• Modelling positive behaviour and language

Impact:
Children form positive relationships, show empathy, and understand similarities and differences.

EYFS Links: Mathematics, Understanding the World

Intent:
To develop curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving skills through engaging and appropriately challenging experiences.

Implementation:

• Open-ended resources (blocks, puzzles, loose parts)
• Adult scaffolding to extend thinking (“What happens if…?”)
• Encouraging trial and error and persistence
• Outdoor exploration and investigation

Impact:
Children become active learners who think critically, solve problems, and persist when faced with difficulty.

EYFS Links: Expressive Arts and Design, Literacy, Maths

Intent:
To nurture creativity, imagination, and self-expression through a variety of media and experiences.

Implementation:

• Access to creative resources (paint, music, role-play props)
• Storytelling, singing, and movement activities
• Child-led imaginative play
• Opportunities to explore textures, sounds, and materials

Impact:
Children confidently express ideas and emotions, using creativity to explore their world.

EYFS Links: Communication and Language, Literacy

Intent:
To support the development of speaking, listening, understanding, and early literacy skills.

Implementation:

• Language-rich environment with songs, rhymes, and stories
• High-quality adult-child interactions
• Daily story sessions and book access
• Encouraging conversation during play
• Support for early mark-making and writing

Impact:
Children develop strong communication skills, a love of stories, and the foundations for reading and writing.