Nursery World - Foundation Years: Government sets out policy vision

A review of the Code of Practice will take place in the autumn alongside a consultation on introducing eligibility criteria that early education providers will need to meet in order to receive funding for the free entitlement.

In response to Dame Clare Tickell's recommendation, the Government will also review the right ratio of staff to children in reception classes, including identifying and sustaining best practice. The outcome of this work will inform consideration of additional guidance or good practice as part of the wider work to support the sector with implementation of the revised EYFS.

The proposals are set out in Supporting Families in the Foundation Years - a joint document between the Department for Education and the Department of Health - aimed at local authorities and professionals, which sets out plans to reform early years education and the workforce.

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