Task 1
1.1
Understanding the purposes and principles of the early years framework within the UK
The current statutory curriculum for children aged 0-5 years, the early years foundation stage (EYFS) applies to children educated in outside establishments such as childminders, after school clubs, nurseries, pre schools and schools. This curriculum was introduced in September 2008.
There are six main headings within the curriculum; these are called the common core:
• Personal, social and emotional development.
• Communication, language and literacy.
• Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy.
• Knowledge and understanding of the world.
• Physical development.
• Creative development.
The common core was introduced following the high-profiled case in 2000 of Victoria …show more content…
• Provide challenges to develop learning progress.
• Follow EYFS guidance and give appropriate needs according to the child’s stage of development.
Steiner
The philosopher, Rudolph Steiner (1861 -1925) founded the Waldorf School after the First World War (1918). The seed of his approach started at this school where he emphasised the importance of developing the child’s imagination and the creative ability. The Steiner approach is child-centred cross curricular and strongly believes in the important use of role models, routines and practical application. The daily routines in the kindergarten are a key aspect to the child’s learning, through adult-lead and child-initiated play. The natural materials and their environment are used to encourage and develop curiosity and imagination. The emphasis on reading and writing does not start until children are seven years old and they work with the child’s personalities.
The influence on the EYFS curriculum is for practitioners