This guidance is intended to help practitioners plan to meet the diverse needs of all children. This section refers to principles for early years education which are drawn from, and are evident in, good and effective practice in early years settings.   Download Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage – Principles for early years education

1.    Can I order a hard copy of the new framework online? Reducing bureaucracy, alongside spending controls, has changed the way the Government produces and communicates guidance and other similar documents. The controls mean that hard copies of documents will rarely be produced and online versions are the default. Using a digital approach means that [...]

This guidance invites practitioners across the whole range of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings to reflect on the quality of their provision for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) children and their families. It is set within the context of the themes, principles and commitments of EYFS and adds to the guidance on inclusive practice [...]

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. [...]

Every Child a Talker (ECAT) aims to: raise children’s achievement in early language improve practitioners’ skills and knowledge increase parental understanding and involvement in children’s language development   ECAT is designed to help create a developmentally appropriate, supportive and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy experimenting with and learning language. It can be implemented [...]

Every Child a Talker (ECAT) aims to: raise children’s achievement in early language improve practitioners’ skills and knowledge increase parental understanding and involvement in children’s language development ECAT is designed to help create a developmentally appropriate, supportive and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy experimenting with and learning language. It can be implemented whether [...]