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What does the Spending Review mean for me? : Early Years education
How the Spending Review will affect organisations and individuals.
Multi-page article 26 October 2010
Children's centres discussion paper
Information for anyone who would like to become more involved in running Sure Start Children’s Centres, such as community groups, on behalf of a local authority. It is also for local authorities and anyone who uses or is involved in running children’s centres.
General article 24 May 2012
Core purpose of Sure Start Children’s Centres
Information on the core purpose of Sure Start Children's Centres and an opportunity to share your views to contribute to its development.
General article 26 April 2012
Developing a new vision for the Early Years
Information about the Department's vision for Early Years education.
General article 26 April 2012
Early education and childcare inspections
Information about the revocation of previous regulations governing Early Years provision within the Childcare (Inspections) Regulations 2008 and the new inspection requirements.
General article 24 July 2012
About the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile
Information about the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile, which describes a child's level of attainment at the end of the EYFS, and identifies their learning needs for the next stage of school.
Multi-page article 13 July 2012
Early Language Development Programme (ELDP)
Information about the Early Language Development Programme (ELDP) being rolled out by the Early Language Consortium.
General article 17 August 2012
Early Years educators – information for parents and carers
Information for parents and carers on the role of Early Years educators.
General article 07 February 2013
Early Years teachers – information for parents and carers
Information for parents and carers on the role of Early Years teachers.
General article 07 February 2013
Early Years Workforce Qualifications Audit Tool
The audit tool allows Early Years registered settings and childminders to create a record of the qualifications training of their practitioners and to manage workforce data through a secure online system.
Multi-page article 27 June 2012