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Can you tell me more about the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) becomes mandatory for all Ofsted registered settings and schools caring for children under the age of five in September 2008.

The EYFS replaces the Birth to Three Matters Framework, Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage and the National Standards for Under Eights Daycare and Childminding, creating a single framework covering children from birth until the September after their fifth birthday. The new framework was published in March 2007 to give settings sufficient time to adjust and receive training before it come into force.

You can order a copy of the Early Years Foundation Stage pack from the DfES orderline Prolog on 0845 6022260 or download a copy from the website http://www.dfes.gov.uk

The Pre-school Learning Alliance has produced a publcation entitled Understanding the EYFS.  You can order this publication from either our online Shop or by telephoning our order line 0870 603 0062.  Understanding the EYFS costs £7.80 to members and £9.75 to non-members.

If you would like further information on this topic, please contact the Information Service team who will be happy to help.

Email: Information Services
Tel: 020 7697 2595

Last updated: 15/09/2008