Statutory and non-statutory guidance.
At Kanes Hill Pre-school we follow the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Setting standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. This framework is mandatory for all early years providers in England from the 1st of September 2021. "Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them enables them to fulfil their potential. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up." (Department of Education, 2021).
Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage:
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/974907/EYFS_framework_-_March_2021.pdf
At Kanes Hill Pre-school we follow the non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage. "Birth to 5 Matters provides comprehensive guidance, drawing on previous guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which has been updated in order to reflect recent research, to meet the needs of practitioners, to respond to current issues in society, to meet the needs of children today and to lay a strong foundation for their futures" ( Birth to 5 Matters, 2021).
Birth to 5 Matters:
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage
birthto5matters.org.uk/
Birth to 5 Matters:
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage
birthto5matters.org.uk/