Schools

Key findings from the DfE’s EYFS reform evaluation report

Most schools have changed their curriculum 'approach' as a result of reforms to the early years framework

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Schools

Most schools didn’t complete £17m early language catch-up scheme

Ministers announced in 2021 that every primary school would be offered support through the scheme

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Covid

Reception pupils falling behind after pandemic, warns EEF

Experts warn of 'particularly concerning' drop in early years development

James Carr
James Carr
News

Schools don’t have to complete early years foundation stage profile in 2021

The early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) will not be mandatory this year, the government has announced. Schools will...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Opinion

5 things schools should know about early-years education

Children get profound, long-lasting benefits from their earliest exposure to teaching, from academic and non-cognitive development to better health...

Expert Contributor
ALISON PEACOCK
Opinion

Ofsted DOES care about the early years

There is much more to Ofsted’s engagement with the early years sector than the chief inspector’s visits to individual...

Expert Contributor
GILL JONES
News

New early-learning goals to be trialled in 25 primary schools

A new assessment model for reception pupils will be piloted in 25 schools from September. New draft Department for...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
Opinion

Ignore the naysayers, the new early-learning goals are great

Credit where credit is due, writes Clare Sealy; the government has done a really good job on its new...

Expert Contributor
CLARE SEALY
News

Heads back call for more male early-years teachers

Members of school leaders’ union NAHT will debate the need for more male early-years teachers on Friday. The government...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson