Three and Four Year Olds

PSED-Remember rules without needing an adult to remind them.

PD- Match their developing physical skills to tasks and activities in the setting.

UW Explore how things work.

Children should be exploring a variety of technical devices safely e.g. cameras, I pads, digital toys. They should be taught how to use them safely, including how to hold them and what is/not appropriate. Their curiosity should encouraged when using Technology. The children can access a range of learning opportunities using our online platform -Purple Mash with ‘Mini Mash specifically for EYFS children.

Children in Reception

PSED - Show resilience and perseverance in the face of a challenge. Know and talk about the different factors that support their overall health and wellbeing: -sensible amounts of ‘screen time’.

PD- Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.

ELG PSED- Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly.

Our children start school with differing experiences of technical use. We know that many use devices for games and videos, whereas others will have little experience of using technology. It is important that we have these discussions with our children from an early age to ensure that can establish communication about usage from an early age. This can allow our children to feel comfortable about talking to us about their usage and help our staff to guide and keep them safe. Therefore, children in Reception should have access to a range of devices including I pad’s, cameras and digital toys (Beebots). Then our staff can guide them in appropriate, safe usage and encourage curiosity in open discussions about how things work. The children access Barefoot computing activities and use our online platform -Purple Mash with ‘Mini Mash specifically for EYFS children for a range of areas of learning.