Nursery World - DfE consults on minor changes to the EYFS

The Department for Education has published the new draft EYFS, and is asking for comments on minor changes to do with the welfare and safeguarding elements of the framework.

The DfE is only seeking views on certain aspects of the EYFS.

This does not include aspects of the curriculum, as the new educational programmes and early learning goals (ELGs) have already been confirmed by the Government following the 12-week consultation in 2019.

The new draft is out for consultation until 18 March, as required by law under the Childcare Act 2006.

However, only certain sections are available for comment. These proposed changes to the current EYFS are highlighted in red in the draft document to show where the DfE is asking for comments.

As part of the legislative process needed to enact the reforms to the EYFS, the DfE recently sought views from local authority representatives, sector bodies and a number of early years providers on proposed minor changes to the safeguarding and welfare section of the revised EYFS statutory framework.

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