children and young people's workforce
EYFS Statutory Framework
Contents
Section 1 – Introduction
Purpose and aims
2
Context and legal responsibilities
2
About this document
3
A principled approach
4
Setting the standards
Providing for equality of opportunity
Creating the framework for partnership working
Improving quality and consistency
Laying a secure foundation for future learning
4
4
5
5
5
Section 2 – Learning and Development Requirements
Overview of the areas of learning and development
7
The early learning goals and educational programmes
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication, Language and Literacy
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Physical Development
Creative Development
7
8
8
9
10
11
11
The assessment arrangements
Assessment during the EYFS
12
`12
Assessment at the end of the EYFS – the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile
12
Assessment requirements
13
Section 3 - Welfare Requirements
Overview of the welfare requirements
15
Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Suitable people
Suitable premises, equipment and environment
Organisation
Documentation
17
24
25
32
33
Section 4 – Other information
Other legal duties
35
Competency in English
35
Exemptions
Inspection and regulation
Local Authorities
Where to go for help
35
36
36
37
Appendix 1 Assessment Scales
Appendix 2 Specific requirements for qualifications and ratios of adults to children
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
Purpose and aims
1. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their talents as they grow up. When parents choose to use early years services they want to know
Contents
Section 1 – Introduction
Purpose and aims
2
Context and legal responsibilities
2
About this document
3
A principled approach
4
Setting the standards
Providing for equality of opportunity
Creating the framework for partnership working
Improving quality and consistency
Laying a secure foundation for future learning
4
4
5
5
5
Section 2 – Learning and Development Requirements
Overview of the areas of learning and development
7
The early learning goals and educational programmes
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication, Language and Literacy
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Physical Development
Creative Development
7
8
8
9
10
11
11
The assessment arrangements
Assessment during the EYFS
12
`12
Assessment at the end of the EYFS – the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile
12
Assessment requirements
13
Section 3 - Welfare Requirements
Overview of the welfare requirements
15
Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Suitable people
Suitable premises, equipment and environment
Organisation
Documentation
17
24
25
32
33
Section 4 – Other information
Other legal duties
35
Competency in English
35
Exemptions
Inspection and regulation
Local Authorities
Where to go for help
35
36
36
37
Appendix 1 Assessment Scales
Appendix 2 Specific requirements for qualifications and ratios of adults to children
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
Purpose and aims
1. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their talents as they grow up. When parents choose to use early years services they want to know