concerned that their equalities responsibilities have been diluted in
the recently revised EYFS.
This misunderstanding appears to have arisen from some changes to the wording in the document, including the removal of the need to have 'a policy of equal opportunity'.
The section on equal opportunities specifying the need for a policy for equality of opportunity, spelling out how inappropriate attitudes and practices will be challenged and children encouraged to value and respect others, has been removed.
This has been replaced with a section on special educational needs.
I think the interpretation by those raising concerns with us has focused upon the withdrawing of the term 'equal opportunities' and policy in this section.
However, it remains the case that changes in the revised EYFS, published in March and that will come into effect from September, must comply with equalities legislation.
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