Respond to EYFS reforms consulation

Department of Education

Early Years Foundation Stage Reforms - A Government consultation.

 

 

 

 

The Department for Education is consulting on proposed reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/early-years-foundation-stage-reforms

The aim of this consulation is to seek views from interested parties on proposed changes to the statutory framework for the EYFS.

The consultation closes on 31st January 2020 and seeks views on:

  • proposed revisions to the educational programmes;
  • proposed revisions to the early learning goals;
  • proposed changes to the assessment and moderation process for the early years foundation stage profile;
  • a proposed change to the safeguarding and welfare requirements to promote good oral health.

You have probably heard about the webinar but if not, you might want to check this out as this is a presentation and webinar going over the key changes proposed which are useful to consider when making your response - access webinar here.

Some detailed responses from the sector to the proposed changes to the EYFS have already been published and can be accessed on the links below:

https://www.early-education.org.uk/press-release/early-years-coalition-response-government-eyfs-consultation

https://www.early-education.org.uk/press-release/early-education-response-eyfs-consultation

For more information about the consulation, you can read the full consulation document here.

 

 

Published: 23rd January 2020