The consultation document recommends some positive changes, but there is much that disappoints, says early years consultant Ann Langston in her guide to the consultation document on the statutory ...

What is the statutory framework about? A new statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS) came into force on 1 September. The framework sets out mandatory standards for the learning ...

Current phrases about working closely in partnership with parents have become unambiguous legal requirements, says early years consultant Penny Tassoni. Working with parents has been a ...