CYP Now - DfE publishes new Development Matters guidance as schools start revised EYFS

The Department for Education has published its revised curriculum guidance as the first schools adopt the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Play is listed as a key characteristic of effective learning in the new guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

The guidance is aimed at supporting 2,800 schools signed-up as early adopters of the framework from the current term.

Schools not classed as early adopters may still use the new Development Matters guidance but must also prove they are adhering to previous guidelines until the revised EYFS becomes statutory in September 2021, the DfE said.

Early adopter schools are free to use the revised guidance developed by Dr Julian Grenier, lead researcher at the East London Research School and headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre.

“Development Matters has been written for all early years practitioners, for childminders and staff in nurseries, nursery schools, and nursery and reception classes in school. It offers a top-level view of how children develop and learn. It guides, but does not replace, professional judgement,” the guidance states.

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