Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

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The introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brought in radical changes to early years education when it was first introduced in 2008. With being revised and updated in 2012, making significant changes to the curriculum. Opening the curriculum, the government delivers principles and standards for all practitioners working with children aged zero to five (Hutchin, 2013). Defining the curriculum as a ‘comprehensive framework which sets the standards for learning, development and care of children from birth to five’ (Dfs, 2012). The aim for this curriculum was to ensure and offer legal requirements to providers to ensure children’s safety, health, learning and development, to meet the high quality standards outlined in the government

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