Nursery World - Early years experts call for incorrect information on DfE funded website to be amended

Early years experts are calling for Oak National Academy, which provides online teaching resources and is partially funded by the DfE, to update its website to accurately reflect the EYFS areas of learning.

Oak National Academy's website currently features incorrect information about the EYFS which early years experts say could confuse teachers and parents

Currently, under the EYFS section of the Oak National Academy website it lists an incorrect set of ‘subjects’ – literacy, maths, music, RSHE (PSHE) and understanding the world.

Sue Cowley, Ruth Swailes, and Dr Sue Allingham jointly told Nursery World they have repeatedly asked Oak National Academy to update the list so it accurately reflects the seven areas of learning in the EYFS, but they have failed to make any changes.

When Nursery World contacted Oak National Academy for a response it said due to 'technical reasons' with the 'platform design' it cannot easily change 'categories and terms' on its website. It also said it is now 'reaching out' to early years experts to support it to 'update its product.'

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