How do I cite the EYFS statutory framework?

When citing the EYFS, the author is usually the Department for Education (DfE). For the full reference in your list, you need to include the year of publication along with the title of the document, the web address and when you accessed it (following Harvard Cite Them Right guidance).

What is development matters in the EYFS?

Development Matters is a free, downloadable document provided by Early Education. It is designed to support Early Years Practitioners in providing quality education for each child. Development Matters covers a range of Areas of Learning and Development, from reading to maths and beyond.

Where can I get a hard copy of the EYFS framework?

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.

What is the statutory framework for EYFS?

The EYFS framework: sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well. ensures children are kept healthy and safe. ensures that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school.

How do you reference a government framework?

References: Government Name, Name of Government Agency Year, Title (Report No. xxx [if available]), Publisher, Place of Publication. Government Name, Name of Government Agency Year, Title (Report No.

Who wrote the EYFS framework?

Langston
Articles

Title Author
EYFS: Understanding the World Langston, A.
Learning and Development : A Sense of Time Langston, A.
A Guide to the Revised EYFS Part 1 Langston, A.
A Guide to the Revised EYFS Part 2 Langston, A.

What is the latest Eyfs document?

Today, the Department for Education (DfE) have published the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework to be used from 1 September 2021 and a summary of amendments to the safety and welfare requirements in the EYFS.

Can you buy development matters?

To assist the early years sector with implementing the new EYFS framework, NDNA has printed copies of the new EYFS framework 2021, Development Matters (updated July 2021) and Birth to 5 Matters, available to purchase.

What has changed in the new EYFS framework?

they are longer, there is more depth, and they contain examples of things that you can do with children. there is a new focus on early language and extending vocabulary, with more examples on how to embed and develop vocabulary skills across all 7 areas, because this improves child development in a broad curriculum.

Why is the EYFS framework important?

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is how the Government and early year’s professionals describe the time in your child’s life between birth and age 5. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for school as well as preparing them for their future learning and successes.

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.

Why do we need an early years framework?

The EYFS framework sets the standards to make sure that children aged from birth to 5 learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. The framework is for all Ofsted registered early years providers in all settings, including:

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.