While some have criticised the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for being target-driven and "overly prescriptive", others claim practitioners have not had enough training and will struggle to implement the new curriculum. The new framework, which became a requirement on 1 September, sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five and applies to all registered childminders, nurseries, out-of-school clubs, creches and schools with nursery facilities. Nurseries have...