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Information on the DfE early years COVID-19 recovery programme, which offers leadership support, coaching and mentoring.
An overview of the EYFS profile and information about completing the profile and exemptions from assessment
Guide for local authorities and schools submitting early years foundation stage profile data for 2024.
Specification for software suppliers and local authorities preparing for the early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) 2021 data return.
A technical consultation to test a proposed model for the experience-based route, proposed eligibility criteria and process requirements.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
This report describes the results of the pilot to support the introduction of the new profile.
A review into the impact of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) on children's learning and development, and early years practitioners.
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2.
The legal status of the ARA, how it applies to different EYFS settings, responsibilities of those who assess or report on EYFS and legal definitions
This research report describes the context, design, conduct and findings of an inquiry into practitioners' experiences of the early years foundation stage.
Report on children's achievement by the end of the EYFS to find the proportion of children achieving a good level of development.
The qualifications that staff must hold to be included in the specified staff:child ratios at levels 2, 3 and 6 of the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
How you make an application for recognition of overseas qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.
This project gathered children's views on their experiences in a range of early years settings.
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