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Understanding the World (UW) is one of the four specific areas of learning in the EYFS framework. This area of learning lays the foundations for the science national curriculum in Key Stage 1. It involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through exploration, observation and investigation of people, places, technology, and the environment.
In the EYFS, learning is delivered through a combination of adult-led and child-initiated learning. In the latter, learning objectives are met following a topic of interest from an individual pupil or group of pupils.
Children are given many opportunities to explore their indoor and outdoor environments, and are supported in asking questions, making observations, noticing patterns and change and answering some simple questions through first-hand experiences.
These first early experiences are essential in laying the foundations of pupil’s scientific skills and knowledge.
Through the provision of high-quality learning environments and planned provision, children at Reid Street will be provided with opportuntities to develop their excitement and curiosity in investigating and exploring, and their awe and wonder of the world around us.
