The Early Years foundation stage’s (EYFS) framework sets the standards that all Early Years providers must meet so that the children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children are ready for school and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. This is from birth to 5 yr olds.
‘The EYFS is a new single framework for care, learning and development for children’ (Meggitt, 2008.P,244)
The National Curriculum is essential part of the education system in England, and that it has a key role to play in securing the right of all children and young people to a broad and balanced education. The Government intends to introduce legislation this autumn to provide for a national curriculum in maintained schools in England and Wales, the age range is 5-16 yr olds. The key stages of the national curriculum are KS1, KS2, KS3 AND KS4.
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EYFS has 7 areas of developments are: 1. personal, social and emotional 2. communication and language 3. understanding the world 4. literacy 5. mathematics 6. expressive arts and designs 7. physical development
EYFS: personal, social and emotional development is made up of the following aspects
Aspects of good health and well-being for young children, as defined by different people in different manner. Healthy means leading a healthy lifestyle and being physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, spiritually and environmentally healthy. Document is a part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) resources * Be healthy * Stay safe * Enjoy and achieve * Make a positive contribution * Achieve economic well-being
The different aspects of the national curriculum are: * A unique child: child development, a skilful communicator and a competent learner: this meaning every child is a unique individual with their own
Bibliography: Penny Tassoni Child Care & Education level 2 Penny Tassoni Child Care & Education level 3 Carolyn Meggitt Child Care & Education level 2 http://www.childrenscentres.org.uk/media/file/publications/ECAT Quality Indicators (revision 7)