--- title: "EYFS" url: "https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/curriculum/eyfs" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery" --- # EYFS **Nursery & Reception (EYFS)** Nursery & Reception classes follow the DfE statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which from September 2021 became mandatory for all schools. The framework is made up of three prime areas:- - communication & language - physical development - personal, social & emotional development The four specific areas are - literacy - mathematics - understanding the world - expressive arts & design **Religious Education** The Reception class follows the Archdiocese of Liverpool recommended scheme, Come and See. **Other information** Separation anxiety **[here](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/anxiety-in-children/)** ### EYFS EYFS Policy 500 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/EYFS_Policy_Updated_September_2026.pdf) Communication & Language 339 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/Communication_-_Language_guidance_for_parents_2021(2).pdf) What to Expect, When - A Guide for Parents 5.98 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/What_to_Expect,_When_-_A_Guide_for_Parents.pdf) PACEY Happy Talk 750 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/PACEY_Happy_Talk.pdf) PACEY Make a Mark 887 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/PACEY_Make_a_Mark.pdf) PACEY Numbers Game 797 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/files/documents/PACEY_Numbers_Game.pdf) ### Our School - 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