Training package which aims to establish an understanding of the principles of the Foundation Stage and how they can be used to ensure an effective transition to Key Stage 1. This material is for all staff and members of the governing body in maintained primary schools.       Download Continuing the Learning Journey.

 The purpose of the guidance materials in the Early Years Quality Improvement Support Programme (EYQISP) is to provide local authority early years consultants and leaders of early years settings with tools to support continuous quality improvement in line with the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. They also draw on the Ofsted self [...]

Booklet produced by the Montessori St Nicholas charity explaining how Montessori addresses EYFS themes and principles – show how the Montessori approach to planning, to the areas of learning and to assessment meets the requirements of the EYFS without compromising Montessorian principles. The EYFS supports these Montessori approaches, which have been used for over a [...]

There are increasing numbers of children entering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings for whom English is not the dominant language in the home. For growing numbers of settings, providing care and learning opportunities for children and families new to English, or at various stages of proficiency, is a new experience.   Practitioners in every [...]

  Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) poster. Sets out the principles and gives an overview of the EYFS. A part of the EYFS resource package designed for flexible use.       Download the Early Years Foundation Stage Principles.