This handbook presents the Early Years Foundation Stage (updated in 2021) as a handy reference copy for early years practitioners whether in training or in practice.

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. This handbook presents the Early Years Foundation Stage (updated in 2021) as a handy reference copy for early years practitioners whether in training or in practice. A must have resource for early years staff and trainees.

This fully bound book is an official government document complied by childcare kingdom to be a useful handy resource. Visit www.childcarekingdom.com to stay up to date.

Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework. The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. Last update 3 September 2021. The EYFS framework: - sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well - ensures children are kept healthy and safe - ensures that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school This statutory framework is for: - school leaders - school staff - childcare providers - childminders - out of school providers It relates to: - local authority-maintained schools - non-maintained schools (schools not maintained by a local authority) - independent schools - academies and free schools - nurseries - private nursery schools - pre-schools/playgroups - childminding Supporting material is available on the Foundation Years website. Statutory guidance is issued by law, you must follow it unless there's a good reason not to do so.

UK government document complied by Childcare KingdomStatutory framework for the early years foundation stage Setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five

Palaiologou has chosen essays for this collection which will stimulate critical awareness and discussion of the early years foundation stage. She provides an interesting background to the politics, policy and legislation which underpin and inform the EYFS. This book covers policy and pedagogy, assessment, communication and more.

Now its fourth edition, Planning an Appropriate Curriculum in the Early Years offers a comprehensive guide for early years practitioners and students on how to plan and implement a suitable curriculum for the children in an Early Years setting. It examines the key roles and responsibilities of practitioners working in Early Years settings and those with responsibility for leading and managing provision for EYFS in primary schools. Completely revised and updated in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, latest research evidence and OFSTED requirements, this book covers the following aspects of the Early Years including: what we mean by planning an appropriate curriculum in the early years; transition from nursery to school and into Year 1; defining quality learning and play in the early years assessment procedures and examples; integration of two-year-olds into school; the role played by parents and carers in children’s learning and development; the ways in which vulnerable children are provided for; examples of planning material developed by practitioners. With case studies of good practice and questions for reflective practice and group work, this timely fourth edition will be welcomed by students and practitioners looking to provide high quality and effective learning experiences for the under-fives.