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The Early Years Foundation Stage (DfES 2007/2008)

The Foundation Stage

·         Brings together Birth to Three Matters and The Early Years Foundation Stage (pre-2007/2008)

·         The Early Years Foundation Stage Document gives essential guidance to all practitioners working with children birth to five. Children will be encouraged through the six areas of learning and development outlined in the document and supported to achieve from birth through various stages of maturity and development

·         This support is given through playing, observing, planning, questioning, experimenting, testing and repeating, reflecting and responding to children and adults

·         Experienced Practitioners will plan learning exercises considering the children’s needs and achievements

·         Well-planned play is a key way children will learn with enjoyment and challenge through the Early Years Foundation Stage

 Areas of Learning & Development.