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Areas of learning
The EYFS has seven areas of learning: three prime areas and four specific areas. Choose an area to see what is available at each stage. Early Years (Reception) comes first; Key Stage 1 follows.
Prime areasSpecific areas
Communication and Language
Listening, attention, understanding and speaking.
Prime areaPersonal, Social and Emotional Development
Self-regulation, managing self and building relationships.
Prime areaPhysical Development
Gross and fine motor skills.
Prime areaLiteracy
Comprehension, word reading and writing.
Specific areaMathematics
Number and numerical patterns.
Specific area · 1 packsUnderstanding the World
Past and present, people, culture and communities, and the natural world.
Specific areaExpressive Arts and Design
Creating with materials, and being imaginative and expressive.
Specific area
Listening, attention, understanding and speaking.
Prime areaPersonal, Social and Emotional Development
Self-regulation, managing self and building relationships.
Prime areaPhysical Development
Gross and fine motor skills.
Prime areaLiteracy
Comprehension, word reading and writing.
Specific areaMathematics
Number and numerical patterns.
Specific area · 1 packsUnderstanding the World
Past and present, people, culture and communities, and the natural world.
Specific areaExpressive Arts and Design
Creating with materials, and being imaginative and expressive.
Specific area
See also Early Years (Reception) and Government guidance.