Submit your questions on temporary changes to the EYFS

April 21, 2020

Following the latest update to the early years and childcare closures guidance, Foundation Years are hosting a video podcast with the Department for Education (DfE) to answer your questions on the proposals for temporary flexibility on a small number of requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

The updated guidance published on 15 April sets out proposals for temporary flexibility on a small number of requirements in the EYFS statutory framework. DfE hope these will give providers the flexibility to respond to changes in workforce as well as fluctuations in demand while ensuring children are kept safe.

These proposals are subject to parliamentary agreement, and relate to learning and development requirements, the progress check for 2-year-olds, Paediatric First Aid (PFA) courses for new entrants and qualification levels for ratio requirements. We’ve heard about the challenges some settings, mainly schools, have said they are having in meeting PFA requirements during the Covid-19 period and we are looking at what more may potentially be possible while keeping children safe.

Please send your questions on the proposals to foundationyears@ncb.org.uk by 10am Monday 20 April to ensure consideration.

Kindly note that we are unlikely to be able to address every question asked. An attempt will be made to ensure a representative sample of questions are posed and that key themes emerging from the sector are covered.

The video will be circulated to the Foundation Years mailing list and uploaded to the Foundation Years website to watch at your convenience.