The EYFS ~ what is in the pack?
The Statutory Requirements of the EYFS
These are the rules – if you do not follow them, you will get an unsatisfactory Ofsted grading.
I have talked about how to get a better Ofsted grading in my e-book 18 Guides to EYFS inspections and SEF.
The Guidance of the EYFS
The guidance lists the things you should do if you want to show Ofsted you are committed to following the EYFS.
These are the 'should do' bits of the EYFS and allow you to show Ofsted evidence that you are doing your best for all the children in your care.
The guidance also contains the Learning and Development requirements of the EYFS.
The EYFS Principles cards
The Principles of the EYFS are very useful tools for long term planning.
I use them to make sure I have everything securely in place so that I can get on with the business of looking after the children, playing and having fun!
I have talked about the Statutory and Guidance requirements and the Principles of the EYFS in my e-book 16 EYFS Meeting the standards.
The EYFS CDRom
The EYFS CDRom contains a wealth of material and guidance and is largely ignored, mostly I think because people get side tracked by the Statutory Requirements.
It is full of useful back up information and is a good place to look if you are not sure about something.
The EYFS poster
Very large and handy for covering holes in your walls.
My e-books
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