Early learning goals for literacy to stay in EYFS, says Jim Rose review

By Catherine Gaunt, Nursery World, 30 April 2009

The two literacy Early Learning Goals from the Early Years Foundation Stage that have been at the centre of controversy will stay in the EYFS, Sir Jim Rose has confirmed in his final report for the Primary Curriculum Review.

Sir Jim recommends extending play-based learning from the EYFS into the primary curriculum to ease the transition for young children, particularly for summer-born children and those still working towards the Early Learning Goals. Literacy, numeracy, ICT and personal development are to be at the heart of the new primary curriculum, to be introduced from September 2011, with a new focus on...

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