Entitlement And Provision For Early Years Education

Across the UK there are five stages of education; early years, primary, secondary, further education and higher education. Between the ages of 5-18 years it is compulsory for all children to be in education. The every child matters act should be followed correctly and by doing this the right to 3 and 4 year olds are given the opportunity of the early year’s education. This is only offered part time up to 15 hours per week, 38 weeks a year. This allows all children the right to 2 years education before they start main stream school. However, a child may start as young as 2 and would be entitled up to 15 hours free early years education; depending on the financial circumstances of the parents. By giving young children the opportunity to engage
Although Maths, English, science and other foundation subjects are studied children will still learn have to develop social skills as role pay will still be a big part of the educational learning. The EYFS aims are specific to providing equal opportunity for ALL children. Also within the early years setting the act states that the quality and stability are in place for all early years settings. If the foundations are secure this will enable a slid steady progress through out school.
All children have the right to feel safe in a safe environment when within the school setting, this is outlined in the ECM and EYFS frameworks. Children should be given full access to the curriculum.
All children learn at different stages and ways, this can huge impact on their education. The following areas of development must always be taken into account:
Emotional development, Social development, Personal development, Physical development and
Literacy and Maths. Children need these areas of development to succeed in the school years and in life.
Once a child leaves KS2 and embarks on the KS3 journey at senior school this were they will spend years 7-9. At secondary the school the child will move into K4 to continue the school journey