Why allow independent schools exemptions when they are apparently doing an excellent job of delivering the EYFS? Many independent schools follow the EYFS with few problems, and can see the benefits of this type of framework for younger children. However, others are keen to offer the type of education that parents are requesting, which is [...]

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 Government recognises the importance of the foundation years. That is why we are making changes to improve quality of early education and the early years offer to families.   I am committed to improving quality. In March we published a stronger and simpler Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, which will be implemented from this [...]

Can I order a hard copy of the new framework online? No printed copies of the framework will be made available to order from the Department for Education or the Foundation Years website. However, a number of other organisations, including Early Education and the National Day Nurseries Association, are making copies available online for a [...]

The revised framework, effective from September 2012, takes forward the Government’s reforms to the 2008 framework as recommended in the 2011 Tickell Review. The reforms will: reduce paperwork and bureaucracy; strengthen partnerships between parents and professionals; focus on the three prime areas of learning most essential for children’s readiness for future learning and healthy development; detail the [...]

  After the positive response to the top ten most frequently asked questions the foundation years team have collated the different myths about the new EYFS and provided simple answers to help dispel them.       Myth: The new EYFS will do nothing to reduce the amount of paperwork involved Fact: The new EYFS will [...]