A cautious welcome has been given to the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) by many in the sector, especially with the introduction of the three Prime areas - Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development and Communication and Language - being greeted positively.
Nancy Stewart, principal consultant with Early Learning Consultancy, believes that this clarification of Prime and Specific areas will help people to understand how important they are for children throughout the early years. This is thought to be an especially good approach for those working with babies and younger children, potentially removing aspects such as 'calculating' for newborns.
Registered childminder Penny Webb, who operates Penny's Place in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, says she finds it reassuring that the suggestions for supporting children's learning and development in the guidance material are all achievable within a home-based setting and with no need for expensive resources. She also takes heart that it is a play curriculum.
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