A revised framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage brought out by the DfES emphasises a commitment to personalised learning for children from birth to five years.
From autumn 2008, providers must comply with the welfare requirements and ensure that provision meets the learning and development requirements. The framework states that providers should 'deliver individualised learning, development and care'.
It emphasises 'a principled approach' to children's development, learning and care grouped around four 'distinct but complementary' themes - a unique child; positive relationships; enabling environments; and learning and development. Following the Government consultation on the EYFS last year, the DfES said it had now 'streamlined the statutory learning and development requirements' in response to a call in the sector for more clarity in wording and format to distinguish between the statutory requirements and the guidance elements of the EYFS framework.
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