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What is the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is how the Government and early years professionals describe the time in your child’s life between birth and age 5. This EYFS document offers a brief description of the scope of opportunities, for development and learning, that we will provide for your child whilst in our care.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is how the Government and early years professionals describe the time in your child’s life between birth and age 5. This EYFS document offers a brief description of the scope of opportunities, for development and learning, that we will provide for your child whilst in our care.
'What to expect, when?' Published by the Department for Education to help parents/carers understand about their child’s learning and development during their first five years. The booklet explains what parents should expect to see during these crucial years within the seven areas of learning.
USEFULL WEBSITES:
For all things Early Years! The Foundation Years website is funded by the DfE Early Years VCS programme and brought to you by the National Children’s Bureau.
I Can's Talking Point website gives parents/carers and practitioners the information they need to help children develop their speech, language and communication skills. This website includes a guide to how children's speech and language develops between 0 - 17 years, provides links to where you can find local services that help support speech and language development and also contains a resource database.
This national campaign launched by the Department for Education in July 2019 provides parents and carers with ideas to support children’s home learning and boost early literacy and communication development. The website is packed full of ideas for activities you can do with your child and provides a link to help you find activities in your local area.
Whether you need help and support or just a good messy play, take a look at what's on... This website will help you locate your local Family Centre and provide you with links to all of the support and activities that are on offer throughout the year. You can register for regular updates or find contact details if you require specific support. From Stay and Play, Breast Feeding Support, Well Baby Clinics to Rhyme Time, Baby Sing and Play or Introduction to Solids.. The list is endless........