Nursery World - Editor’s view

The latest draft of the revised EYFS doesn’t allow comments on the goals and programmes, but highlights some significant elements

Liz Roberts

Another draft version of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage was unleashed by the DfE on 18 February, with a month given for a consultation before the final version is published in the run-up to the September 2021 adoption.

There isn’t much scope for radical changes. It is made very clear that the early learning goals and educational programmes have been finalised and are not for commenting on, however much some may dislike them.

Instead, elements that can be responded to are marked in red and are mainly technical tweaks in the safeguarding and welfare section. There are a few aspects of learning and development and assessment highlighted that could be significant, however.

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