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Development Matters has passed the test of time well. It was a ground-breaking document back in 2012 because of its emphasis on how children learn alongside what they learn, through the Characteristics of Effective Learning. It is a valuable guide to practitioners working in every type of early years setting – childminders, PVI nurseries, nursery and Reception classes, and maintained nursery schools.
So, why would anyone want to change it? Here, I am going to explore some of the reasoning behind the decision to update Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and discuss how I am leading this task on behalf of the Department for Education.
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