The 3 Prime Areas: 

These are the foundation for learning and are universal to all societies. They include:

• communication and language
• physical development
• personal, social, and emotional development

The prime areas are crucial for :

• children's overall development and lay the foundation for their future learning and success. 
• igniting children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. 
• strengthening and applying through the four specific areas.

Click on the pages below to discover more about how you can help support and develop your child's learning and development in the 3 prime areas: 

The 4 Specific Areas

The specific areas provide children with skills that build on the skills gained in the prime areas. 

• literacy
• maths
• understanding the world
• expressive arts and design

The prime and specific areas should be viewed as complementary and interconnected rather than in isolation.

Click on the pages below to discover more about how you can help support and develop your child's learning and development in the 4 specific areas: