The Foundation Phase
was implemented in 2008, this document is mandatory for teaching and learning
in Wales for children aged 3-8. The Foundation Phase is based on children’s
learning through play; it encompasses the developmental needs of children. At the
centre of the curriculum lies the holistic development of children and their
skills, also building on previous learning experiences, knowledge and skills. The
Foundation Phase curriculum acknowledges parents/carers as the children’s first
educators. The Foundation Phase states that ‘Children learn through first-hand
experiential activities with the serious business of play.’ Through playing
children are able to practice and consolidate their learning, experiment, solve
problems, take risks, play with ideas and make individual decisions or group
decisions. By children having first-hand experiences the child is able to
develop an understanding of themselves and the world that they live in. at the
core of the Foundation Phase is the development of a child’s self image,
feelings of self worth and self esteem. The Foundation Phase is made up of
seven areas of learning, the statutory areas of learning in The Foundation
Phase are:-
•
Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Cultural
Diversity
•
Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
•
Mathematical Development
•
Welsh Language Development
•
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
•
Physical Development
•
Creative Development.
For each area of
learning in the Foundation Phase there are certain things set out on what
children should be taught and there are outcomes set.
The Foundation Phase
provides an inclusive curriculum that will offer the children to achieve their
full potential, covering race, gender and disability. In a Foundation Phase
setting it is important that they make reasonable adjustments for children with
disabilities so they are able to participate in activities too.
The Foundation Phase
helps to meet each child’s individual learning needs as there are seven areas
of learning which will teach the children about a lot of things. The Foundation
Phase states that it aims to ensure that all children and young people have a
flying start in life and the best possible basis for their future growth and
development.
Practitioners should
know the children develop and plan suitable activities that will meet each
child’s individual needs. Whilst planning activities it is important that the
practitioner takes into account, the children’s developmental needs, skills and
what they need to grow to become confident learners.
The foundation Phase
aims to ensure all children and young people:
•
have a flying start in life and the best possible basis for
their future growth and development
•
have access to a comprehensive range of education, training
and learning opportunities, including acquisition of essential personal and
social skills
•
enjoy the best possible physical and mental, social and
emotional health, including freedom from abuse, victimisation and exploitation
•
have access to play, leisure, sporting and cultural
activities
•
are listened to, treated with respect, and are able to have
their race and cultural identity recognised
•
have a safe home and a community that supports physical
andemotional wellbeing
•
are not disadvantaged by any type of poverty.
The Learning Country 2: Delivering the
Promise
(Welsh
Assembly Government, 2006)
http://wales.gov.uk/dcells/publications/policy_strategy_and_planning/early-wales/whatisfoundation/foundationphase/2274085/frameworkforchildrene.pdf;jsessionid=1735525FFBAFF933D4FC0E40CF25A46E?lang=en
http://wales.gov.uk/dcells/publications/policy_strategy_and_planning/early-wales/whatisfoundation/foundationphase/2274085/frameworkforchildrene.pdf;jsessionid=1735525FFBAFF933D4FC0E40CF25A46E?lang=en
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