The Department for Education has launched a consultation on changes to floor space requirements for children in early years settings ahead of the rollout of the expanded offer in September, as it seeks to increase the number of funded. early education places available for parents.
The consultation is seeking views on whether or not 'free-flow' outdoor areas should be able to be included in floor space measurements for children aged two years and above.
Currently, the EYFS requires provision of outdoor play, but only formally recognises indoor space in its requirements for how many children nurseries and childcare providers can be registered for at any one time.
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