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Appendix 6 - Non-statutory Guidance Early Years Foundation Stage

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(More examples will be available in the support materials)

Communication and Language

  • ELG: Listening, Attention and Understanding.
  • ELG: Speaking.

Using stories, persona dolls, show and tell to explore how different religions are lived out in the home and their impact on family and home life.

Literacy

  • ELG: Comprehension.
  • ELG: Writing.

Responding to stories, re-telling stories, from different religions and cultures, exploring different ways of life.

Understanding the World

  • ELG: Past and Present.
  • ELG: People, Culture and Communities.
    • Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.
    • Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps.

Learning about some key people from the religions through story – e.g. Jesus, Muhammad (pbuh), Moses, Guru Nanak, Buddha.

Important people in the communities – e.g. Vicar, Rabbi, Imam

Families in the UK, in India, and how religious celebrations are similar and different.

Expressive Arts and Design

  • ELG: Creating with Materials
  • ELG: Being Imaginative and Expressive

Using art to express what is important to them and to others.

Using music, drama and art to retell stories.

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