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BIG ISSUE: Review of the Early Years Foundation Stage

News, views and advice on the Early Years Foundation Stage Review

Follow the Government's progress on the reform of the EYFS.

Too much, too soon

Too much, too soon

It is astonishing that the unrealistic writing targets in the EYFS haven't...

 
EYFS REVIEW: Sector backs plans to cut red tape in welfare requirements

EYFS REVIEW: Sector backs plans to cut red tape in welfare requirements

The new safeguarding and welfare requirements under the revised EYFS have been...

 
Why I believe the plans for EYFS reform don't make the grade

Why I believe the plans for EYFS reform don't make the grade

A Critical Commentary on Reforming the Early Years Foundation Stage (the EYFS):...

 
EYFS REVIEW: Second consultation deadline is nearing

EYFS REVIEW: Second consultation deadline is nearing

The early years sector has only until 19 January to respond to...

 
Mothers fear EYFS development check could misjudge their children

Mothers fear EYFS development check could misjudge their children

Mothers are worried that their children will be misdiagnosed when the development...

 
EYFS REVIEW: children's minister confirms guidance is on the way

EYFS REVIEW: children's minister confirms guidance is on the way

Early years practitioners will receive guidance on implementing the revised EYFS, children's...

 
EYFS REVIEW: second consultation on early learning goals

EYFS REVIEW: second consultation on early learning goals

The early learning goals for literacy and mathematics in the EYFS have...

 
EYFS REVIEW: children's minister announces further consultation

EYFS REVIEW: children's minister announces further consultation

Children's minister Sarah Teather has confirmed that a further short consultation on...

 
A guide to the revised EYFS: Part 4 - Planning

Subscriber content A guide to the revised EYFS: Part 4 - Planning

Under the revised EYFS, planning for children's needs undergoes only subtle changes...

 
Revised EYFS: Gearing up for the challenges of delivery

Revised EYFS: Gearing up for the challenges of delivery

Dame Clare Tickell is urging practitioners to focus on the importance of...

 
A guide to the revised EYFS: Part 3 - Assessment

Subscriber content A guide to the revised EYFS: Part 3 - Assessment

The approach to formative and summative assessments is not obviously different under...

 
Revised EYFS rejected by leading research centre

Revised EYFS rejected by leading research centre

Pen Green, the research centre recently appointed by the Department for Education...

 
Pen Green's response to revised EYFS

Pen Green's response to revised EYFS

Pen Green lists its objections to the proposed framework in its response...

 
Sector raises concerns about revised EYFS

Sector raises concerns about revised EYFS

The early years sector has been responding to the Early Years Foundation...

 
A Guide to the Revised EYFS: Part 2 - Observation and Planning

Subscriber content A Guide to the Revised EYFS: Part 2 - Observation and Planning

Observation provides a lens through which to view the child's world, so...

 
EYFS REVIEW - update on the timetable for the revised early years framework

EYFS REVIEW - update on the timetable for the revised early years framework

The Department for Education has confirmed that the final version of the...

 
A guide to the revised EYFS: Part 1 - An overview

Subscriber content A guide to the revised EYFS: Part 1 - An overview

The revised Early Years Foundation Stage will form part of sweeping changes...

 
Foundation Years: Government wants new 'covenant' with early years providers

Foundation Years: Government wants new 'covenant' with early years providers

Ministers are proposing a new way of working, building on the 'co-production'...

 

Editor's View - Speak up for children by responding to the EYFS consultation

While the launch of the consultation on the revised Early Years Foundation...

 
EYFS consultation: an expert's view on the revised framework

Subscriber content EYFS consultation: an expert's view on the revised framework

The consultation document recommends some positive changes, but there is much that...

 
Mixed welcome for revised EYFS

Mixed welcome for revised EYFS

Plans for a revised EYFS, put out for consultation last week, largely...

 

Editor's view - first glance at the revised EYFS

The EYFS review was never going to be easy, but there are...

 
Exclusive: The Minister's View - New goals are set out

Exclusive: The Minister's View - New goals are set out

The first five years, the foundation years, are absolutely critical. We know...

 
The EYFS consultation: at-a-glance guide

The EYFS consultation: at-a-glance guide

We guide you through the EYFS consultation document, its questions and the...

 
EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

The number of early learning goals in the EYFS will be radically...

 
Analysis: Ratios - Playing with numbers

Analysis: Ratios - Playing with numbers

What will be the most important factor determining how many adults are...

 
Learning & Development: EYFS Review - Time to talk

Subscriber content Learning & Development: EYFS Review - Time to talk

The review of the Early Years Foundation Stage is welcomed by the...

 
EYFS review prioritises how children learn

EYFS review prioritises how children learn

How, rather than what, children learn should be given greater emphasis under...

 

Subscriber content Editor's View - Thinking about ratios in the EYFS Review

I think the whole early years sector is still recovering from all...

 
EYFS REVIEW: implications for nursery businesses

EYFS REVIEW: implications for nursery businesses

The burden of paperwork could be significantly reduced for nursery businesses if...

 
EYFS REVIEW - a handy guide to the proposals

EYFS REVIEW - a handy guide to the proposals

Here you can find all the recommendations from Dame Clare Tickell's review...

 

EYFS REVIEW: Timetable for the new EYFS framework

The early years sector will have until the end of September this...

 
EYFS REVIEW special - what it means for you and your practice

EYFS REVIEW special - what it means for you and your practice

Emerging after eight months of consultation with parents, carers, local authorities, academics...

 

EYFS REVIEW: Early years sector gives EYFS review a warm welcome

The early years sector has given an overwhelmingly positive response to recommendations...

 
EYFS REVIEW special - prime learning areas and fewer goals

EYFS REVIEW special - prime learning areas and fewer goals

The EYFS review by Dame Clare Tickell has finally been unveiled, with...

 
EYFS REVIEW: The key points in an interview with Dame Clare Tickell

EYFS REVIEW: The key points in an interview with Dame Clare Tickell

Communication and language should be given greater emphasis than literacy in young...

 
EYFS boosts rise in quality provision, says Ofsted report

EYFS boosts rise in quality provision, says Ofsted report

The number of nurseries and childminders judged good or outstanding has risen...

 
 
 
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EYFS review - all the details

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