EYFS English
Structured English sessions for ages 3–5. We build early reading confidence and creative reasoning through our EngLit programme.
What is Early Years Foundation Stage English
EYFS English develops secure early foundations in phonics, reading, writing and communication. Children learn to recognise sounds, build words, understand simple texts and express their ideas with confidence. They develop early comprehension skills while also learning to describe ideas clearly and confidently.
Improve ME's EngLit programme, aligned with EYFS, places strong emphasis on building a strong foundation in early literacy to support future reading and writing success. Our structured approach, built around four core learning pillars, ensures children develop confidence, accuracy and skills that go beyond classroom expectations.
Ages 3–5
Age range
Nursery / Foundation Stage 1 & 2
Stage
EngLit programme
Programme
What Your Child Learns
Four areas of focus across every EYFS English session.
Phonics and Word Building
- Learning the 42 Jolly Phonics sounds step by step
- Building letter–sound associations through actions
- Blending and segmenting sounds within word families
- Recognising digraphs and sound patterns
- Reading and spelling CVC (consonant–vowel–consonant) words
Reading and Understanding
- Understanding stories through pictures
- Answering true and false statements
- Answering who, what, when, where and why (retrieval) questions
- Text-based early reasoning and prediction skills
Handwriting and Early Grammar
- Alphabetical order exercises
- Identifying capital and lowercase letters
- Developing pencil control and grip
- Learning correct letter formation
Creative Thinking and Reasoning
- Creating stories through pictures
- Spotting differences and patterns through picture prompts
- Encouraged to use new and high-frequency words
- Completing sentences to build and tell a story
How We Track Progress
We focus on confidence, accuracy, and consistency using a clear assessment-to-plan approach.
Every child starts with a baseline assessment to identify their current level — what is secure, what is developing, and where support is needed. At EYFS, this is carried out through gentle, observation-based interaction rather than formal testing.
Progress is tracked in every session. We monitor understanding, identify gaps early, and adjust teaching immediately — ensuring steady, confident progress at the right pace.
Parents receive clear, regular updates on progress, confidence and next steps. At this stage, strong parent partnership is essential — and we prioritise open, consistent communication.
How We Teach It
Our approach is structured, personalised and designed to build real confidence and progress.
In-House Programme
We use Improve ME worksheets through our own curriculum, focusing on phonics, spelling, reading and comprehension in a clear and engaging way.
Individual and Clear Progression
Every child follows their own structured learning journey. Skills are taught step by step, from sounds and word building to reading, writing and understanding.
Certificates and Milestones
Children work towards English milestones in phonics, spelling and comprehension, earning certificates as they progress.
Learning Agreements
Children take ownership of their learning through simple agreements, setting goals and celebrating their progress.
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