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Physical Development will be strengthened to include a greater focus on development from birth to reception and on the link between gross and fine motor skills. Literacy will include a stronger emphasis on pre-reception literacy learning, and the link between language comprehension and later reading and writing.
What are the new changes to the EYFS 2020?
The main changes are to the ELGs and the wording, including: Literacy goes from two ELGs – Reading and Writing – to three, now encompassing Comprehension, Word Reading, and Writing. Mathematics loses Shape, Space and Measure, replaced with Mathematical Patterns.
Why has the EYFS been revised?
Why the changes are happening The changes to the EYFS statutory framework are being made to: improve outcomes at age 5, particularly in early language and literacy. reduce workload such as unnecessary paperwork, so you can spend more time with the children in your care.
Why was the EYFS revised in 2014?
The reason for the changes to the EYFS as articulated in Government’s consultation is to capture the new regulations as well removing requirements which are stipulated in other statutory documents or are deemed unnecessary.
Is the Eyfs changing in 2021?
A revised EYFS Framework will become statutory from September 2021. Infant and primary schools had the choice to become Early Adopters from September 2020 using the Early Adopters EYFS Framework and Early Adopters EYFS Profile Handbook.
What are the 17 areas of learning Eyfs?
The early years foundation stage ( EYFS ) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old….Areas of learning
- communication and language.
- physical development.
- personal, social and emotional development.
- literacy.
- mathematics.
- understanding the world.
- expressive arts and design.
When was the Eyfs last updated?
2017
Summary of Legislative Consultation Process These changes were not included as part of the full public consultation launched in October 2019, as they constitute minor updates to clarify common questions on existing policy or to reflect updates in the law since the last revision of the EYFS was published in 2017.
How many times has the Eyfs been revised?
Birth to Three? These all came before the conception of the Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008. The EYFS has been revised and updated several times in 2012, 2014 and 2017.
What are the 3 prime areas of the EYFS?
The three Prime areas are:
- Communication and language.
- Physical development.
- Personal, social and emotional development.
Can I buy a copy of the new Eyfs?
No printed copies of the framework will be made available to order from the Department for Education or the Foundation Years website. However, a number of other organisations, including Early Education and the National Day Nurseries Association, are making copies available online for a small fee.
When does the new EYFS framework come into effect?
Development Matters is the new non-statutory curriculum guidance for the new EYFS framework that everyone can use from September 2021. Early adopter schools can use this now. It gives you an overall view of how children develop and learn. It guides but does not replace your professional judgement.
When to use development matters in early years?
‘Development matters’ is the new non-statutory curriculum guidance for the new EYFS framework that everyone can use from September 2021. Early adopter schools can use this now. It gives you an overall view of how children develop and learn. It guides but does not replace, your professional judgement.
When do early years practitioners need to review the EYFS?
The EYFS requires early years practitioners to review children’s progress and share a summary with parents at two points: • in the prime areas between the ages of 24 and 36 months • and at the end of the EYFS in the EYFS Profile.
What is happening with development matters in 2021?
What is happening with Development Matters in 2021? As of early 2021, there have been several changes made to the early years framework. Some nurseries have already begun teaching with the new Development Matters guidance. These ‘early adopters’ have been using this new EYFS framework 2021 and development matters as their reference.