The Department for Education consulted on proposals to extend EYFS exemptions and simplify the process during May and June and yesterday published a consultation report, response and guidance.
Independent schools that are considered of good enough quality will be able to apply for exemption from the statutory curriculum for children from birth to five, from 26 October.
This means that any independent school that meets the eligibility criteria can choose to be exempt from some or all of the learning and development requirements.
Currently, early years providers can only apply to be exempt from the learning and development requirements in certain circumstances, for example if they are governed by ‘established principles’ that cannot be reconciled with the EYFS.
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