The report calls for a slimmeddown EYFS, with the 69 early learninggoals reduced to 17 and a focus on three 'prime' areas of learning.Early years practitioners will also carry out a check on children'sdevelopment between the ages of two and three years to ensure thatchildren who are at risk of developmental delay or special educationalneeds get support as early as possible.
Early years and childcare organisations said they were pleased that DameClare, who consulted widely with parents, nurseries, practitioners andvoluntary groups, had listened to the views of the sector.
Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Pre-School Learning Alliance, saidit was 'a thoughtful and considered review of the EYFS without changingits core structure'.
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