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Understand the purposes and principles of early years frameworks.

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‘Early education and childcare’ from the Department for Education

Statutory guidance for local authorities on the provision of early education and childcare.

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Click to launch this lesson's presentation on 'Early years foundation stage (EYFS).
Click to launch this lesson's presentation on 'Philosophical approaches to play'

Use the internet to find and read the early years frameworks for other UK home nations (e.g. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). Do they each emphasise a personal and individual approach to learning and development?
This section of the Birth to 5 matters website provides an ‘Introduction’ to the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Research the local guidance materials for the early years produced by your local authority.

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