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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analysis: Ratios - Playing with numbers
What will be the most important factor determining how many adults are...

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
How, rather than what, children learn should be given greater emphasis under...
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
The burden of paperwork could be significantly reduced for nursery businesses if...

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

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