Following on from the success of last year’s events the Department for Education’s Early Years and Childcare’s strategic partnership is running a further round of FREE events focused on: • The Childcare Commission • Parenting Support • Implementation of the EYFS and update on EYFS assessment including the profile • Early Years data • Children [...]
This publication aims to disseminate examples of effective practice that will stimulate professional dialogue, encourage reflection and support further training to develop seamless transitions throughout and beyond the Foundation Stage. These materials reflect the learning journeys of the six LAs participating in the Foundation Stage Transition Project between October 2004 and October 2005. [...]
The focus of this Early Years section of the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is supporting children with speech, language and communication needs. It is relevant to all practitioners, teachers, managers and leaders working within the EYFS, with children from birth to the age of five. This booklet should be used in a group with [...]
Mums and dads are the first and most important influence on their child’s development and future outcomes. What interactions take place in the home environment has more influence on children’s future achievement than innate ability, material circumstances or the quality of early years or school provision. The role that mums and dad play in [...]
This site has been developed for all those who work in the foundation years to share knowledge, ask questions and support one another. Use the case studies and resources as a gateway to share expertise. If you have a query, issue or case study of what has worked well to share, send it to [...]
There is a huge commitment to improving the take up of free early education and childcare amongst professionals and the sector at large. Get in touch with mums and dads in your local community to ensure that they are aware of their entitlements and all of the support that is on offer for early education, [...]
