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The team charged with developing the single framework is determined to get it right, says its leader Lesley Staggs, which is why she is calling on all practitioners to contribute The development of a single quality framework from birth to the end of the Foundation Stage was one of the key commitments in the ten-year strategy for early years, 'Choice for Parents: the best start for children', published by the Government in December last year.

The development of a single quality framework from birth to the end of the Foundation Stage was one of the key commitments in the ten-year strategy for early years, 'Choice for Parents: the best start for children', published by the Government in December last year.

My team was given the task of developing this framework. Our work is under way and now we would like your help to make sure we get it right.

When I talk to practitioners about a new framework the reactions I receive are mixed. The most frequent one is a groan of, 'Oh no. Not more change.

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