What is the Early Foundation Stage Framework?

•The Early Years Foundations Stage is a comprehensive framework which sets the standards for early years development, learning and welfare from birth to five years of age•It provides a structure to guide practitioners with providing effective provision in their settings and builds on previous guidance •There is also guidance on children’s development and useful hints on planning and resourcing•This framework combines previous guidance for the Foundation stage, the non-statutory Birth to Three Matters Framework and the regulatory frameworks in the National Standards for Under 8s Day Care and Childminding

What is the aim of the EYFS?

The overarching aim of the EYFS is to help young children achieve the 5 Positive Outcomes:•Be healthy:•Stay safe:•Enjoy and achieve :•Make a positive contribution •Achieve economic well-being

The EYFS will achieve this aim by a principled approach to:•Setting standards •Promoting equality of opportunity: •Creating a framework for partnership working:•Improving quality and consistency:•Laying a secure foundation for future Learning and development

What are the Key Messages in the EYFS?

•The EYFS is for all children from birth to five •The EYFS principles are the staring point for effective practise •The EYFS brings learning and welfare requirements together •The EYFS supports continuity and coherence for all children

https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DCSF-00261-2008

https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/eyfs_practiceguid_0026608.pdf

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