DCSF gives clarification on ratios and curriculum

By Karen Faux, Nursery World, 28 May 2008

The DCSF is launching a second print run of the EYFS pack which provides clarification on queries that have been raised by local authorities and early years providers.

Ratios and medicines are two areas addressed. It is now specified that in maintained schools, ratios do not need to be adjusted to accommodate periods such as break-times, when teachers are not in the same room as the children. While the required number of staff need to be on the premises at all times, practice guidance now supports those occasions when staff may not be working directly with children. Guidance on how...

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