What has changed in the Eyfs 2021?
Physical Development will be strengthened to include a greater focus on development from birth to reception and on the link between gross and fine motor skills. Literacy will include a stronger emphasis on pre-reception literacy learning, and the link between language comprehension and later reading and writing.
What are the changes to Eyfs 2020?
The main changes are to the ELGs and the wording, including: Literacy goes from two ELGs – Reading and Writing – to three, now encompassing Comprehension, Word Reading, and Writing. Mathematics loses Shape, Space and Measure, replaced with Mathematical Patterns.
What are the 7 stages of Eyfs?
Early years foundation stage
- communication and language.
- physical development.
- personal, social and emotional development.
- literacy.
- mathematics.
- understanding the world.
- expressive arts and design.
What are the four guiding principles of the EYFS 2021?
Four principles of EYFS
- A unique child. Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured.
- Positive relationships. Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
- Enabling environments.
- Learning and development.
When was the EYFS last updated?
These changes were not included as part of the full public consultation launched in October 2019, as they constitute minor updates to clarify common questions on existing policy or to reflect updates in the law since the last revision of the EYFS was published in 2017.
What are the main changes to the EYFS in September 2021?
The statutory framework for the EYFS is effective from 1 September 2021. What are the main changes? Within the learning and development section there are new educational programmes and revised early learning goals (ELGs). There is a greater emphasis on reducing workload, paperwork and tick box approaches.
What is the current framework for early years?
From 1 September 2021, all early years providers must follow the new early years foundation stage ( EYFS ) framework.
What does Ofsted look for in early years?
the progress check for any children aged two. the impact of any early years pupil premium funding on the children’s development. the quality of support for any children with SEND. the discussions held with each child’s key person and how they decide what to teach.
What is early years provision?
An early years provider offers childcare services for children under the age of 5 years old.
What does the Eyfs profile look like?
The EYFS profile assesses a child at the end of reception to make sure they’re progressing well and meeting national requirements. The report is sent home to parents for them to read and will include assessments on the following: Communication and language – listening skills, understanding and speaking.
What is the statutory framework for early years?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework is a set of standards which all early years providers must meet to make sure children are given the optimum opportunity to progress and develop, in a safe and healthy environment.