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What are the three prime areas of development mentioned in the text?
What are the three prime areas of development mentioned in the text?
communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development
What are the four specific areas of development mentioned in the text?
What are the four specific areas of development mentioned in the text?
literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design
What is the provision for exemptions from the Learning and development requirements for settings under the Childcare Act?
What is the provision for exemptions from the Learning and development requirements for settings under the Childcare Act?
section 46(1) children individually, section 46(2) circumstances
When was the consultation on the EYFS Learning and Development Exemptions conducted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families?
When was the consultation on the EYFS Learning and Development Exemptions conducted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families?
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What were the proposed circumstances for exemptions from Learning and Development requirements?
What were the proposed circumstances for exemptions from Learning and Development requirements?
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What is the purpose of the Childcare Act in relation to exemptions from the Learning and development requirements for settings?
What is the purpose of the Childcare Act in relation to exemptions from the Learning and development requirements for settings?
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When was the consultation on the EYFS Learning and Development Exemptions conducted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families?
When was the consultation on the EYFS Learning and Development Exemptions conducted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families?
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What is the status of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Exemptions from Learning and Development Requirements) Order as of 20 June 2008?
What is the status of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Exemptions from Learning and Development Requirements) Order as of 20 June 2008?
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What were respondents invited to give their views on during the consultation on the EYFS Learning and Development Exemptions?
What were respondents invited to give their views on during the consultation on the EYFS Learning and Development Exemptions?
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What are the three prime areas and the four specific areas of development mentioned in the text?
What are the three prime areas and the four specific areas of development mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- EYFS is the statutory framework for early years education in England, covering the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
- Defined in the British government's Childcare Act 2006.
- Equivalents in Wales and Scotland are the Foundation Phase and the Early Years Framework, respectively.
Updates and Implementation
- The EYFS has been periodically updated since its introduction.
- The latest version was published in July 2023, to be implemented in September 2023.
Framework Structure
- The EYFS framework consists of three sections:
- The Learning and Development Requirements
- Assessment
- The Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Areas of Learning
- All pupils in the Early Years must follow a programme of education in seven areas.
- The seven areas are divided into 'prime areas' and 'specific areas'.
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Test your knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with this quiz. Explore the standards and requirements for early years education in England, and discover how it impacts the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
