Explain The Early Years Statutory Framework

A child follows the Statutory Framework which can also be called the Early Years Foundation. The Statutory Framework mainly consists of the standards and procedures that are put in place to ensure that all children can develop in a safe and healthy environment which will then prepare them for school and further learning. At the age of 4/ 5, the child would then attend Reception class. If they are 4 then they are still classed as being under the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. When the child turns 5 years old it means the National Curriculum Applies. After being in Reception class, the National Curriculum is organised in blocks of years, called key stages.
The Early Years Foundation Stage sets specific standards for the learning, development