Nursery World - Principles matter in new framework

One clear message emerged from the statutory framework and guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage launched last week: the starting point for practitioners preparing to implement the framework must be the four principles. The principles are just one part of a package which will be sent to settings over the coming weeks. It comprises:

The principles are just one part of a package which will be sent to settings over the coming weeks. It comprises:

* Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, setting out a provider's legal responsibilities and the learning, development and welfare requirements

* a poster entitled 'The Early Years Foundation Stage Principles', showing the four main themes into which the principles are grouped: - A unique child

- Positive relationships

- Enabling environments

- Learning and development

* Principles into Practice cards, providing advice on effective practice under the four main themes and principles

* Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing general guidance on implementing the framework, giving cross-references to the guidance cards, and including extensive grids covering the six areas of learning from birth to the end of the Foundation Stage

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