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Understand the purposes and principles of early years frameworks.
Table of Contents
This section of the Birth to 5 matters website provides an ‘Introduction’ to the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Table of Contents
Tutorial Video
Reading Materials
‘Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage’ by the Department for Education
‘Early Years Pedagogy’ on the Famly website
‘Meeting the needs of all children’ from the UK Government
‘Early education and childcare’ from the Department for Education
Presentation
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'
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning
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.
Think And Challenge
