in 2008, in the hope that it would enhance children’s development in all early years settings. It was then made law and legal requirements were put in place on nursery practitioners to make sure that standards that the framework has set out are being met. There are four main acts covering the legal status of the EYFS are:
Children Act 1989 and 2004
Data Protection Act 1998
Childcare Act 2006
Safeguarding Vulnerable Group Act 2006
It is now law for all early years settings and schools to carry out the EYFS as well as other organizations covered by Ofsted. There are different environments that work alongside the EYFS framework which are:
Day nurseries
Nurseries schools
Primary schools
Home teaching.
Some child care settings that care for
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The ideas and concepts gives you knowledge how to provide quality care and work alongside parents, also it can give you guidance on how to set up an activity to help the child get the most out of it. The four sections are:
*A unique child- Every child is different who is always developing who never gives up has high self esteem, and believes in themselves.
*Positive relationships- This can teach children to be confident within them and become more self reliant when children know that they have a secure base.
*Enabling environment- children learn best in positive surroundings when the activities are set out for their personal requirements and there is a good relationship between practitioner and parents of the children.
*Learning and development- Every child is different and develops in their own way in their own time. Learning and development is key for all children including those whose different is delayed and those with physical impairment.
Explain how early years settings are inspected to check their delivery of the EYFS
Settings are checked to make sure that they are deliver effective learning and the requirements of the EYFS. Ofsted is responsible for carrying out these inspections they will assess weather the level of care the children are receiving is good enough. Ofsted will focus mainly on these areas:
The EYFS is a framework for children up to the of five, it sets out the six key areas of learning which activities that are planned for children should be based upon. It also sets the learning and development requirements that practitioners must follow for children below the age of five. The EYFS
Consistent nurturing and respectful relationship between adults and children brings in great accomplishments. By providing a safe, loving, trusting and encouraging environment, children grow in the direction of their interest builds a strong relationship makes who they are and who they become. According to Kostnenik, Whiren & Soderman, “children who feel supported and valued in their current environment are more likely to do well cognitively and socially and approach new events with hope for
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory framework that sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that 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 t hat provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. The Early years foundation stage was introduced in 2008 and sets out one standard framework for learning, development and care for all children from birth to the foundation year.
Understanding the EYFS is essential as my observations and reports about children have to be accurate and objective to avoid bias and show a full ‘map’ of child’s development in all the different areas. I have to make sure that my observations are always a true record of what is taking place (e.g. tempting to add something what may make more
Theories of development and frameworks to support development are incredibly important to us working with children and young people. They help us to understand children, how they react to things/situations, their behaviour and the ways they learn. Different theories and ways of working with children have come together to provide frameworks for children’s care, such as Early year’s foundation stage (EYFS) which is used within all child care settings. This encourages us to work together, help and check the development of babies, children and young people, to keep them healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to
As we can see the impact is quite direct because is this law who ensures regulation and inspection for childcare provider in England, that way the local authorities can secure a sufficient childcare for those parents who need it. But on the other hand The Childcare Act is also about duties, including The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that should improve quality. What is the EYFS? And what does it implies? The EYFS is defining on line (www.education.gouv.uk, p http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum/a0068102/early-years-foundation-stage-eyfs) as an integral part of the Government’s wider vision for families in the
The ‘Children’s Act 2004’ was continuously updated and developed into the ‘Children’s Act 2006’. This act states that all settings have to follow the Early Years Framework Stages (which were renewed in 2012). The Early Years Framework Stages (EYFS) is aimed to fulfil the five aims of ‘every child matters’ and the previous children’s act of 2004. The intentions are to achieve these aims by setting standards, promote equal opportunities and through a framework of partnerships, improve quality and consistency and lay secure foundation for all learning and development, present and future. By improving the quality the service and experiences are improved for all children and families. Safeguarding children is a vital part of improving all childcare services/settings.
The purpose of the EYFS is to ensure that all children have access to quality early years education. To measure this and to ensure practitioners have a focus for their work a series of outcomes is given for each area of learning, these are the early learning goals.
EYMP1: context and principles for early years provision: i got a pass This bookelt will include criteria 1.1 1.2 1.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
The statutory framework for the EYFS sets out the legal requirements relating to learning and development and to welfare. The EYFS framework has statutory force by virtue of Section 44 of the Childcare Act 2006.
An explanation of the legal status and principles of the EYF and how national and local guidance materials are used in settings
Every child who on the term commencing after their 3rd Birthday is entitled to a free part time place in early years education. This was formed as part of the Every Child Matters agenda. From 0-5 years the framework of learning, development & care forms the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which follows the following principles:
This is a legal documentation that aligns the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage, ‘its core is about quality care and education’ (Tassoni, 2008:1). The most recent EYFS document states there are seven Early learning goals that children are required to reach by the end of reception. These are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; literacy; Mathematics; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; Expressive arts and design (EYFS, 2017). Along with these Early learning goals, there are four main principles of practice for practitioners to build upon; A Unique child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, Learning and Development. It is the practitioner’s role to furnish a safe and rich environment for them to flourish and
Children’s self esteem and confidence will affect their behaviour and emotional well being. This means that early years practitioners must be able to praise children and make them feel confident about their own identity.
Child development is referred to as the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes a child goes through from birth and throughout their lives. Daily experiences and relationships with others have mayor impacts in how a child develops in these areas. Children are guided by emotions and social interactions. Consequently, these connections will guide their cognitive development. NAEYC states “that optimal development and learning in the early years will most likely occur when children establish positive and caring relationships with adults and other children” (Bredekamp & Copple, 2009).