The consultation Expert support for the development of Foundation Stage practice, which closed at the end of December, set out plans by the Department for Education and Skills to introduce a standardised support programme 'built around a common set of principles, but differentiated to recognise the individual needs of practitioners and the range of settings delivering the Foundation Stage'. It would be headed by a national director in charge of regionally-based teams of training and development directors and special educational needs experts.
These regional teams would liaise closely with Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships (EYDCPs) and local education authorities, and provide quality assurance and accreditation for existing Foundation Stage programmes and materials. As a priority, the national director and regional teams would consult on, and agree with the sector, the key competences and standards of performance needed for effective Foundation Stage practice in any setting.
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