The eyfs statutory framework sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healt hy and safe. The early years foundation stage eyfs profile is statutory for the 2019 to 2020 academic year except for providers legally exempt under relevant regulations. Below are links to the current eyfs statutory framework documents. The assessment and reporting arrangements apply to all early years providers completing the eyfs profile. Mar 31, 2014 early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs.
I spoke with early years experts jan dubiel, sue allingham, sue cowley, and nancy stewart to get their thoughts on the changes, and what they think it means for the. Maybe you are a new childminder, or perhaps an established one, and would like to gain an insight into how you could effectively carry out eyfs assessments in your setting. We need to know how the system performs on those issues and take action based. The early years foundation stage eyfs learning and. A copy of the form should be given to the headteacher or manager. The early learning goals for communication and language are set out in the eyfs statutory framework. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage effective. This latest addition to the eyfs suite of materials is available to download as a free pdf. Eyfs statutory framework from pregnancy to children aged 5. Communication and language is one of three prime areas within the seven that are particularly crucial for igniting childrens curiosity.
The framework sets standards for development, learning and. The foundation years the foundation years statutory framework for the early years early years foundation stage statutory. The eyfs statutory framework sets both learning and development requirements, and safeguarding and welfare requirements. The eyfs now provides the statutory framework and also offers nonstatutory guid ance which provides the minimum standard of acceptable provision, with these two elements becoming the frame of. Development matters in the early years foundation stage. Early years foundation stage profile 2018 handbook. As of september 2008, the early years foundation stage. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. We need to know how the system performs on those issues. The early years foundation stage statutory framework the eyfs statutory framework is mandatory in all early years settings, including maintained schools, nonmaintained schools, independent schools, all nurseries and childminders on the early years register, and all childminders registered with an early years childminder agency. Parents guide to the early years foundation stage framework exciting times ahead for you and your child what is the early years foundation stage. As of september 2008, the early years foundation stage eyfs was implemented for allchildren aged 05 years in england. Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity language, literacy and communication skills revised from 2015 to embed the literacy component of the national literacy and numeracy framework lnf within foundation phase planning, teaching and learning.
The statement sets out an alternative to current statutory requirements for the teaching and assessment of. The new framework came into force on 3 april 2017 and has replaced the previous version. The field of early childhood education and care has been transformed over the last two decades and is still witnessing a number of changes. In 2021, the early years will adopt a new eyfs framework. The early years foundation stage eyfs statutory framework is a set of standards which all early years providers must meet to make sure children are given the optimum opportunity to progress and develop, in a safe and healthy environment. The eyfs now provides the statutory framework and also offers non statutory guid ance which provides the minimum standard of acceptable provision, with these two elements becoming the frame of. Welcome to the early years foundation stage eyfs, which is how the government and early years professionals describe the time in your childs life. What you need to know in march 2017 the department for education released an updated version of the statutory framework for the eyfs. Guiding principles and strategies for practitioners working. Early education has today issued a detailed commentary on the revisions to the eyfs statutory framework issued by dfe, available for download to ensure that not only our members but the entirety of the early years community can benefit from the indepth knowledge brought to bear on these drafts, and their potential impact if implemented. Recommended for nurseries, playgroups, and childminders.
Not only will you be expected to know this information during your ofsted inspection, it is also a huge benefit to the children you look after if you can help them to acquire the skills in the early years that they will need to help them to succeed in school and become learners for life. Foundation years from pregnancy to children aged 5. Development matters in the early years foundation stage eyfs this nonstatutory guidance material supports practitioners in implementing the statutory requirements of the eyfs. The know how guide the eyfs progress check at age two pdf 1.
Section 3 the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Play and childcare providers must plan, record and report on the development and early learning of children in their care in a more coordinated way. Exemptions are governed by the early years foundation stage exemptions from learning and development requirements regulations 2008 as amended in 20123. We use cookies to track usage and improve the website. Eyfs statutory framework st gregorys catholic primary. Setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five.
This is the new eyfs documents for the start of september 2012. This document discusses the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage department. This new document came into effect on 3 april 2017 replacing the. Practice guidance for the early years foundation stage. These are the sources and citations used to research the structure of the eyfs. Early education issues detailed response to draft elgs. There is also more emphasis on selfevaluation through self evaluation. Development matters in the early years foundation stage eyfs this non statutory guidance material supports practitioners in implementing the statutory requirements of the eyfs. This new document came into effect on 3 april 2017 replacing the previous eyfs 2014 statutory framework. The statutory areas of learning in the foundation phase are. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. Parents guide to the early years foundation stage framework. We promote healthy eating using resources and materials from the preschool learning.
Ensure that you have an up to date job description and person specification for the roles you wish to recruit to. To support early years providers who remain open to vulnerable children and children of critical workers during the coronavirus outbreak, the government has temporarily disapplied and modified certain elements of the early years foundation stage eyfs statutory framework. The broad range of information accessible on this site is developed by government, professionals and the voluntary and community sector and is continually updated with the latest news, information and resources. Early years foundation stage reforms department for. Inclusive play in the early years foundation stage eyfs. The framework proposes seven areas of learning and development.
Early years foundation stage framework consultation. The early years foundation stage statutory framework. Eyfs statutory framework st gregorys catholic primary school. Section 1 the learning and development requirements 4. I am putting this on tes is to stop people from seeing the unnecessary need to create tick charts and carry out observations by. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs. This site uses cookies small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. The structure of the eyfs other bibliographies cite. The foundation years the foundation years statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
The foundation years website is the best place to find information and support if you work in the early years and childcare delivering services for children and families. In early years foundation stage eyfs settings 4 contents guiding principles for eyfs practitioners working with learners who use english as an additional language eal 5 guidance to assessing proficiency in english 9 classroom support strategies. Early years foundation stage framework update a breakdown on 3 march 2017, the department for education published an updated version of the early year foundation stage framework, which comes into effect on 3 april 2017. This includes all providers registered with a childminder. Eating represents a social time for children and adults and helps children to learn about healthy eating. Local authority moderators should use this template to record moderation visits to schools and other settings. The eyfs statutory framework sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and. This document discusses the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage department for education, 2014d. Section 1 the learning and development requirements musts audit statutory framework for eyfs 2014 date completed evidence action 1. Guiding principles and strategies for practitioners. The eyfs statutory framework is available on the foundation years. Development matters in the early years foundation stage eyfs.
Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs gov. The aim of this consultation is to seek views from interested parties on proposed changes to the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. Development matters might be used by early years settings throughout the eyfs as a guide to making. Oct 14, 2019 statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the early years foundation stage eyfs profile in the 2019 to 2020 academic year. Statutory framework for the eyfs childminding best practice. Right now, the proposed early learning goals elgs and changes to how they will be assessed are out for consultation. This statutory framework remains in force until further notice. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure childrens.
The eyfs statutory framework is mandatory for all early years providers and includes further information on the safeguarding and welfare requirements of children. The consultation is seeking views from anybody with an interest in early years education and assessment on its proposed changes to the eyfs framework. The early years foundation stage eyfs is the framework that provides that assurance. Sep 21, 2016 understanding the coel is vital for every childminder. Jan 29, 2020 in 2021, the early years will adopt a new eyfs framework. Adult social care outcomes framework, with its focus on promoting better outcomes and experiences for people who use care, and carers, measures how well care and support delivers the outcomes that matter the most to people. Foundation stage booklet the legal requirements and statutory guidance eyfs resources for providers and.
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