Children's minister Beverley Hughes said last month that parents and providers could apply to be exempt from particular elements of the learning and development requirements the EYFS 'on philosophical grounds' (News, 3 July). Childcare providers can apply for limited exemptions, where a majority of parents support doing so. Parents can apply for exemptions if they consider some or all of the learning and development requirements to conflict with their religious or philosophical views. The DCSF guidance published online sets out the steps that providers and local...