The Meadows
Primary School
‘Play Together, Learn Together, Achieve Together’
Fostering RESPECT
Promoting HONESTY
Building RESILIENCE
Developing RESPONSIBILITY
Nurturing COMPASSION
Encouraging REFLECTION
EARLY LEARNING GOALS
ELG: Gross Motor Skills
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and
others;
- Demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing;
- Move energetically, such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and
climbing.
ELG: Fine Motor Skills
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing – using the tripod grip in almost all cases;
- Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery;
- Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing.