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EYFS REVIEW: second consultation on early learning goals

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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The early learning goals for literacy and mathematics in the EYFS have been amended, in light of the response from the early years sector to the revised framework.

Nurseries forge links with teachers in drive for school readiness

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Monday, November 14, 2011

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Early years settings are responding to the Government's focus on 'school readiness' by building better links with schools and putting more emphasis on helping children to develop their independence skills.

Revised EYFS: Gearing up for the challenges of delivery

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Dame Clare Tickell is urging practitioners to focus on the importance of reflective practice and the role of supervision in the run-up to the introduction of the revised EYFS.

Ofsted gives parents a chance to have their say on schools

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Parents will be able to give their comments on their child's school whenever they like, on a new website called Parent View.

No more inspections for 'outstanding' school nurseries

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Monday, October 3, 2011

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Early years provision managed by schools that are graded outstanding may no longer be subject to routine inspections under Ofsted's new inspection framework for schools, which takes effect in January 2012.

Sector raises concerns about revised EYFS

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Monday, October 3, 2011

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The early years sector has been responding to the Early Years Foundation Stage consultation which ended on 30 September.

Reading test for all six-year-olds given go-ahead

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Friday, September 16, 2011

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The DfE has confirmed that all six-year-olds will take a phonics reading test next June.

First outdoor nursery in the north prepares for launch

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

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The north of England is set to get its first outdoor nursery, where the children will play in the woods all day, every day, whatever the weather.

Early Years Professionals improve practice for pre-school children

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

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Early years settings that employ an Early Years Professional make 'significant improvements' in the quality of learning for children from two-and-a-half to five, a four-year study has concluded.

Department for Education clarifies position on deferring school entry for four-year-olds

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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The DfE has confirmed that parents who defer their four-year-old's school place this September and keep their child at their early years setting will continue to be offered the 15-hour free entitlement.

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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The number of early learning goals in the EYFS will be radically reduced, in plans set out by the Government in its response to the Tickell review.

Russian nursery can stay in EYFS

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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A Russian bilingual nursery school has won its two-year battle with the Department for Education and can now operate purely in Russian and still work within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Dora to help children explore learning

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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Free curriculum-linked activity resources and the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to 20,000 are being offered to nurseries and pre-schools by the children's television channel Nick Jr.

EYFS REVIEW: Early years sector gives EYFS review a warm welcome

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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The early years sector has given an overwhelmingly positive response to recommendations made by Dame Clare Tickell in her review of the EYFS.

Free books from country star Dolly

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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Scottish children in care are to receive free books for the first five years of their lives under a new scheme backed by country and western singer Dolly Parton.

Opportunity knocks for babycare lesson

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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Staff got a shock when a woman gave birth in their nursery car park - and may have recruited a new nursery member.

Pre-school boosts literacy in teen years

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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Children who attend pre-school education before they start school are much better readers at age 15 than those who do not, according to an international study.

EYFS boosts rise in quality provision, says Ofsted report

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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The number of nurseries and childminders judged good or outstanding has risen significantly since the introduction of the EYFS, according to a report by Ofsted on its impact.

Phonics urged as remedy for early literacy delay

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Phonics should be taught by all early years providers and schools and children's progress in developing phonic knowledge and skills should be regularly assessed, according to a new report from Ofsted.

Allen's early intervention report calls for better-qualified workforce

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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Labour MP Graham Allen has called for an increase in graduate and postgraduate leadership in early years settings, in his Government-commissioned report on early intervention.

Primary becomes first state Montessori school

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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An Essex school is the first in the country to become a fully accredited Montessori state school.

Early years programmes 'failing to improve literacy and numeracy'

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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Early years initiatives, such as Sure Start and the free entitlement for three-and four-year-olds, have not improved children's literacy and numeracy by the time they start school, according to new research.

Time to talk with your chatterboxes

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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Nurseries, playgroups and primary schools are being invited to register and get involved in the annual Chatterbox Challenge by I CAN, running early in 2011.

Outdoor space advice on offer to London settings

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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Learning through Landscapes is offering up to 20 London early years settings the opportunity to improve their outdoor space on a budget with a new award scheme.

Funny books awards

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Dog Loves Books by Louise Yates, (pictured), is the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010 for books for children from birth to six.

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EYFS REVIEW: second consultation on early learning goals

Nurseries forge links with teachers in drive for school readiness

Revised EYFS: Gearing up for the challenges of delivery

Ofsted gives parents a chance to have their say on schools

No more inspections for 'outstanding' school nurseries

Sector raises concerns about revised EYFS

Reading test for all six-year-olds given go-ahead

First outdoor nursery in the north prepares for launch

Early Years Professionals improve practice for pre-school children

Department for Education clarifies position on deferring school entry for four-year-olds

EYFS review: 'Slimmed down' EYFS and payment by results for Sure Start children's centres

Russian nursery can stay in EYFS

Dora to help children explore learning

EYFS REVIEW: Early years sector gives EYFS review a warm welcome

Free books from country star Dolly

Opportunity knocks for babycare lesson

Pre-school boosts literacy in teen years

EYFS boosts rise in quality provision, says Ofsted report

Phonics urged as remedy for early literacy delay

Allen's early intervention report calls for better-qualified workforce

Primary becomes first state Montessori school

Early years programmes 'failing to improve literacy and numeracy'

Time to talk with your chatterboxes

Outdoor space advice on offer to London settings

Funny books awards

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