From this month, changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework come into effect that could have significant implications for how childcare providers operate as the sector gears up for the expansion of the funded entitlements from April.
The changes to the framework – statutory guidance that sets out “the standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five” – were announced last October following a Department for Education consultation.
In response to concerns raised by the sector, the government dropped proposals to reduce the percentage of Level 2-qualified staff within a nursery from the current 50 per cent minimum to 30-40 per cent. However, several controversial measures will go ahead despite the sector raising concerns about them during the consultation (see expert views).
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