The revised framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage becomes statutory 1st September 2021.  This has significant implications for the curriculum and the assessment procedures of early years practitioners.

This course will be held virtually.  Governors will be informed of the key messages about

• aims of the revisions


• nature of curriculum changes


• what is recommended and what is not with regard to assessment


• implications for data collection, analysis and work load


• implications for the role of governors in calling the school to account

Governors will know the:

• key aims of the revisions and the context for the changes


• DfE expectations with regard to curriculum planning and provision


• DfE expectations with regard to assessment workload


• Ofsted's position on workload and assessment


• Ofsted's position on the curriculum as the central activity of school


• Questions governors will want to ask their schools