First, I cannot understand why the lead news story on the new Early Years Foundation Stage framework quotes an un-named early years consultant bemoaning the fact that the Government 'is moving to more of a care context, rather than one that provides quality of learning'. Such a move, if the faceless consultant's interpretation is correct, will be welcomed by most practitioners, who feel that there is far too much emphasis placed on formal learning far too early. God save us from consultants!
The second matter is the letter from Bryonie Williams. It is crazy that somone with her qualifications and experience should be denied a place on an EYPS course. It smacks of the dogmatic approach that flies in the face of the Government's stated intention to find a route to EYPS for people with experience, which is far more valuable than any academic qualification, let alone level 3 maths.
David Smith, Cygnet Nursery, Kidlington, Oxon.
