Balls backs EYFS as it makes the statute books

By Annette Rawstrone, Nursery World, 4 September 2008

Ensuring that childminders have the skills in place to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) continues to be a challenge, Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, said as the framework became statutory on Monday.

Speaking at Fellowship House Children's Centre in Newham, London, he said that the EYFS will give every child, especially those from a disadvantaged background, an equal right to the best quality care and learning to prepare them for school. 'I'm really pleased the National Childminding Association is backing what we are doing with the EYFS, because it is really important that every child has the chance...

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