What are the main changes to Eyfs 2021?

Physical Development will be strengthened to include a greater focus on development from birth to reception and on the link between gross and fine motor skills. Literacy will include a stronger emphasis on pre-reception literacy learning, and the link between language comprehension and later reading and writing.

What are the main differences in the new EYFS framework?

they are longer, there is more depth, and they contain examples of things that you can do with children. there is a new focus on early language and extending vocabulary, with more examples on how to embed and develop vocabulary skills across all 7 areas, because this improves child development in a broad curriculum.

How many times has the Eyfs been revised?

Birth to Three? These all came before the conception of the Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008. The EYFS has been revised and updated several times in 2012, 2014 and 2017. All these changes impacted our daily practice, policies and paperwork in some way, shape or form.

What are the 3 British values?

British Values

  • democracy.
  • the rule of law.
  • individual liberty.
  • mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and for those without faith.

What does Eyfs say about observations?

The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DFE 2014, p. 13) requires practitioners to observe children in order to “understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles.” The observations should then be used to inform and shape future learning and development.

What are the three prime areas of Eyfs?

The three Prime areas are:

  • Communication and language.
  • Physical development.
  • Personal, social and emotional development.

What are the documents to support the revised EYFS?

The main documents to support assessment in the revised EYFS are the revised Statutory Framework (2021), Development Matters (2020) and Birth to 5 Matters (2021). Development Matters (2020) and Birth to 5 Matters are non-statutory but can support practitioners to implement the revised EYFS, and to support assessment.

What are the pro formas for the revised EYFS?

The following pro-formas have been written to support you with developing your planning and assessment formats to ensure that they reflect the language and ethos of the revised EYFS. They will also give you the opportunity to reflect upon and adapt your current formats.

When does the new EYFS framework come into effect?

Development Matters is the new non-statutory curriculum guidance for the new EYFS framework that everyone can use from September 2021. Early adopter schools can use this now. It gives you an overall view of how children develop and learn. It guides but does not replace your professional judgement.

Why are early years Foundation Stage ( EYFS ) statutory?

The framework: sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well. ensures children are kept healthy and safe. ensures that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school.