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EYFS REVIEW - update on the timetable for the revised early years framework

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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The Department for Education has confirmed that the final version of the revised EYFS will be published at the end of March or early April 2012.

Gove promises action on 'educational underclass' starting with school readiness

News

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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Education Secretary Michael Gove has stressed the Government's intention to take radical action 'to tackle the scandal of our educational underclass', talking of the need to ensure 'school readiness' for children who arrive in reception class 'unable to form letters or even hold a pencil'.

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

News

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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The number of early learning goals in the EYFS will be radically reduced, in plans set out by the Government in its response to the Tickell review.

Boris Johnson and Peter Andre launch under-fives reading scheme

News

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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The London Mayor and singer Peter Andre have launched a new literacy project to support three-to-five-year-olds in the capital.

Gruffalo author is the new children's laureate

News

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, has been appointed the seventh Children's Laureate.

EYFS review prioritises how children learn

News

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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How, rather than what, children learn should be given greater emphasis under a revised early years framework, the EYFS review has recommended.

EYFS REVIEW: Early years sector gives EYFS review a warm welcome

News

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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The early years sector has given an overwhelmingly positive response to recommendations made by Dame Clare Tickell in her review of the EYFS.

EYFS REVIEW: The key points in an interview with Dame Clare Tickell

News

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Communication and language should be given greater emphasis than literacy in young children's development, the review into the Early Years Foundation Stage recommends.

Analysis: What does 'ready for school' mean?

News

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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A new emphasis on formal educational attainment rather than social and communication skills could be a backward step, as Mary Evans hears.

Allen's early intervention report calls for better-qualified workforce

News

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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Labour MP Graham Allen has called for an increase in graduate and postgraduate leadership in early years settings, in his Government-commissioned report on early intervention.

Analysis: Sign up for 'Hello' campaign

News

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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There's plenty that you can do to be support this vital drive, says Communication Champion Jean Gross, who spoke to Melanie Defries.

Arts campaigners condemn school cuts

News

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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The abolition of a flagship programme designed to foster creativity in children has been condemned by teachers and ambassadors of the arts as threatening the education of the most vulnerable children.

Gove makes partial U-turn over plan to axe Booktrust funding

News

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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Education secretary Michael Gove has partly reversed the Government's decision to axe the 13m grant for programmes which provide free books for babies and children, after the move was slammed by writers including the poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy and children's author Philip Pullman.

Early years programmes 'failing to improve literacy and numeracy'

News

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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Early years initiatives, such as Sure Start and the free entitlement for three-and four-year-olds, have not improved children's literacy and numeracy by the time they start school, according to new research.

Scotland's guidance for working with babies and under-threes is revised

News

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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Revised guidance and a multimedia resource for Scottish practitioners working with parents from pregnancy, and with babies and children under three, is being unveiled on Wednesday.

League tables loom for EYFS Profile results

News

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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Early Years Foundation Stage Profile results are to be published by school for the first time, under proposals in the Department for Education's five-year business plan.

Creativity for children 'must be protected in new political climate'

News

Thursday, November 11, 2010

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Creativity in children's early years is vital for the country's future economic growth, a new report argues.

Communication champion seeks more emphasis on PSED

News

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

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The review of the Early Years Foundation Stage might consider the option of an increased emphasis on personal, social and emotional development and communication and language, according to Communication Champion Jean Gross.

Government launches consultation on EYFS review

News

Monday, August 2, 2010

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The early years workforce is being urged to submit evidence towards the independent review of the EYFS, with a consultation launched online today.

Sector quick to respond to the EYFS review

News

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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Early years organisations and the childcare workforce have given a mixed reaction to the announcement by children's minister Sarah Teather that the Government is to review the Early Years Foundation Stage.

BIG ISSUE: Review of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Features

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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News, views and advice on the Early Years Foundation Stage Review

Children's minister urges early years and childcare sector to contribute to EYFS review

News

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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Speaking at an NCB event in Westminster yesterday in advance of the launch of the EYFS review today, children's minister Sarah Teather said the EYFS had set standards and 'raised the bar' for many in the sector.

Opposition to academies gathers force

News

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

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Unions have stepped up their campaign against academy schools following the news that a group of leading Liberal Democrats involved in education are opposing the Academies Bill.

Government unveils wide-ranging review of the Early Years Foundation Stage

News

Monday, July 5, 2010

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Children's minister Sarah Teather has launched a review of the EYFS, which will consider whether the framework is too bureaucratic and how to shift the focus to getting children ready for education and improving the attainment of children from deprived backgrounds.

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EYFS REVIEW - update on the timetable for the revised early years framework

Gove promises action on 'educational underclass' starting with school readiness

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

Boris Johnson and Peter Andre launch under-fives reading scheme

Gruffalo author is the new children's laureate

EYFS review prioritises how children learn

EYFS REVIEW: Early years sector gives EYFS review a warm welcome

EYFS REVIEW: The key points in an interview with Dame Clare Tickell

Analysis: What does 'ready for school' mean?

Allen's early intervention report calls for better-qualified workforce

Analysis: Sign up for 'Hello' campaign

Arts campaigners condemn school cuts

Gove makes partial U-turn over plan to axe Booktrust funding

Early years programmes 'failing to improve literacy and numeracy'

Scotland's guidance for working with babies and under-threes is revised

League tables loom for EYFS Profile results

Creativity for children 'must be protected in new political climate'

Communication champion seeks more emphasis on PSED

Government launches consultation on EYFS review

Sector quick to respond to the EYFS review

BIG ISSUE: Review of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Children's minister urges early years and childcare sector to contribute to EYFS review

Opposition to academies gathers force

Government unveils wide-ranging review of the Early Years Foundation Stage

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