Opinion: Letters

HOW TO OPEN EYES I didn't find the article by Margaret Edgington, Richard House and Lynne Oldfield helpful (Analysis, 13 December). In fact, I think such sabre-rattling will damage confidence in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This framework is not flawless and, yes, it needs understanding and intelligence to be used. But berating the EYFS and scaring practitioners will not help improve practice. I want practitioners to understand how the comments in the 'Development Matters' column in the EYFS can help them to improve their understanding of child development. I want them to have professional development...