Research
Undertake research for each of the pieces of legislation listed.
Write key points for each.
Review the EYFS
P1- Summaries the legal status, structure and principles of the EYFS
P2- Describe how delivery of the EYFS is inspected
P3- Explain the requirements for the assessment of children's progress in the EYFS
M1- Analyse how the structure and principles of the EYFS shape practice in early years settings
D1- Evaluate the potential impact of the EYFS on outcomes for children.
- Who is the framework for? give examples
- What age range is the EYFS aimed at?
- What is the overall structure of the EYFS ?
- How many requirements/sections are there to the EYFS?
- What are the overarching principle? Give a description of how these relate to and influence practice- the care welfare, learning and development of children.
- Give a description of the purpose of each of the sections/requirements of the EYFS.
- What is the curriculum programme for early years?
- What is/are the Early Learning Goals and how do they relate to the EYFS areas of learning?
- Name the seven areas of learning.
- Identify the welfare requirements and describe key aspects for each.
- What does the term 'school readiness' mean and what is your responsibility in ensuring children are 'school ready?'
- How and why are children assessed? - describe/give examples
- How and why are early years setting inspected? - describe/give examples
- How the EYFS supports outcomes for children.
Assignment deadline
02/11/2016
The legal status of the EYFS is based on a number of different pieces of legislation.
This has led to improved safeguarding and welfare measures for children and ensures that children have more rights.
Relevant Legislation
- The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
- Children's Act 1989/2004
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Childcare Act 2006
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- Equality Act 2010
Scope and Legal Status of the EYFS
If you cover each point and apply the BTEC assessment terms to your work, you will achieve all criteria for the assignment- P1,P2,P3,M1,D1
Your assignment must take form of a document
Doreen Clark