At Nursery World's EYFS conference in April, national director for early years Ruth Pimentel told delegates that Progress from the Start would be sent to local authorities in June (News, 8 May).
However, it is believed that children's minister Beverley Hughes has personally put a halt to the guide, after the fallout from Open Eye's campaign.
The group has led a protest against the EYFS becoming law, which led to scrutiny from the Commons Select Committee (News. 29 May).
A DCSF spokesperson said National Strategies was working with local authorities and providers to help develop their practice and new approaches to understanding children's development.
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