Currently, under the EYFS section of the Oak National Academy website it lists an incorrect set of ‘subjects’ – literacy, maths, music, RSHE (PSHE) and understanding the world.
Sue Cowley, Ruth Swailes, and Dr Sue Allingham jointly told Nursery World they have repeatedly asked Oak National Academy to update the list so it accurately reflects the seven areas of learning in the EYFS, but they have failed to make any changes.
When Nursery World contacted Oak National Academy for a response it said due to 'technical reasons' with the 'platform design' it cannot easily change 'categories and terms' on its website. It also said it is now 'reaching out' to early years experts to support it to 'update its product.'
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