Early Years

Question 1

What is the development of infants and young children influenced by?

Answer 1

the development of infants and young children is influenced by both their physiological changes and social environment

Question 2

What are the care and education services supporting children in early childhood required to follow?

Answer 2

the care and education services supporting children in early childhood are required follow a curriculum, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

Question 3

What is the EYFS?

Answer 3

the EYFS, which was updated in 2014, sets standards and measures progress from birth to 5 years of age

Question 4

Who must all follow the EYFS?

Answer 4

all schools and Ofsted-registered early-years providers must follow the EYFS

this includes:
- childminders
- pre-schools
- nurseries
- school reception classes

Question 5

What does the EYFS cover?

Answer 5

the EYFS covers the seven key areas of learning and development, which together form a HOLISTIC MODE that addresses the development of the ‘whole child’

Question 6

What are the 7 EYFS key areas of learning and development?

Answer 6

1) communication and language
2) physical development
3) personal, social and emotional development
4) literacy
5) mathematics
6) understanding the world
7) expressive art and design