As you know, the Department for Education consulted in May and June 2012 on proposals to revise arrangements for exemptions from the EYFS learning and development requirements. The proposals included introducing a new route for good quality independent schools, as well as maintaining a more streamlined ‘established principles’ route. Minsters have decided to proceed with the [...]

The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families announced in June 2008 a review of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for 2010, the Tickell Review.  This literature review provided part of an evidence-base to inform this review.   Download Early Years Learning and Development Literature Review

The Tickell review and the EYFS draft statutory framework call for clearer attention to how children learn, and not just what they learn – described as the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning which underpin and drive children’s learning across all areas.   Nancy Stewart of Early Learning Consultancy is the author of a new [...]

Drawn from the Early Years Foundation Stage and Communicating Matters and covers all aspects of learning in Communication, Language and Literacy (CLL). It reflects the principles of the Key Elements of Effective Practice since its use encourages practitioners to develop, demonstrate and continuously improve their practice and provision in order to improve outcomes for children. [...]

The Gateway to Writing resources highlight the importance of the four interdependent strands of language development, and the crucial role of practitioners in supporting children’s development and learning. The materials include examples of effective practice and writing samples that show clear progression in children’s developing skills. This guidance is designed to provide some additional support [...]

The Gateway to Writing resources highlight the importance of the four interdependent strands of language development, and the crucial role of practitioners in supporting children’s development and learning.  The materials include examples of effective practice and writing samples that show clear progression in children’s developing skills. This resource will give the practitioner support in a [...]