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 [...]
What is the commitment to an integrated review? On18 July 2011, DfE and DH jointly published Supporting Families in the Foundation Years (FitFY) which sets out their vision for the system of services to support parents, children and families in the foundation years starting from pregnancy until a child’s fifth birthday. FitFY includes a [...]
Commission on Childcare The commission on childcare’s call for evidence closed on 31 August. Thank you very much to all those who responded. For those who were not able to take part, there is a further opportunity to give your views on the themes of the commission at the LEARN, EXPLORE, DEBATE events taking place across [...]
Achieving Two Year Olds project is launched this month Mott MacDonald with its partner Hempsall’s has been appointed by the Department for Education to support the rollout of free early education places for less advantaged two-year olds. The Government is introducing a legal requirement to secure free provision, through regulations under section 6 of [...]
“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 [...]
