There are 3 prime areas of learning and 4 specific areas of learning in the EYFS Profile. There are also three desired characteristics of learning and these are all set out below.:

 

The Prime Areas of Learning

• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

 

The Specific Areas of Learning

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

 

 The Characteristics of Learning

• Playing and Exploring
• Active Learning
• Creating and Thinking Critically