Unit 1: Child Entitlement Flashcards
How many free hours of education are children aged 3-4 entitled to?
30 hours
How many weeks per year of education are early years children entitled to?
38 weeks per year
What is the 30 free hours of EYs education a part of?
The Governments Every Child Matters Agenda and the Childcare Act 2006.
What is the focus on when children start KS1?
Learning.
What is the difference between KS1 and EYs in terms of education?
KS1 is learning based whereas EYs is focused on supporting children through play.
What would an EYs educator need to become a KS1 educator?
Additional training.
What years does the foundation curriculum run from?
Ages 3-5 - nurseries and reception.
What is the standard framework in the Early Years Foundation? (England)
Developing the learning and care of children.
What years does the Early Years Foundation support? (England)
Birth to end of reception.
In Wales how long is the Early Years Foundation phase?
It extends from age 3 to age 7.
What is the difference between Wales EYF and England EYF?
In Wales they combine EYs and KS1.
What is the document in Scotland called?
Curriculum of Excellence.
What ages does the Curriculum of Excellence cover?
Ages 3-18.
What is the early primary phase called in Scotland?
Primary 1.
What is the foundation stage in Northern Ireland?
Year 1 and 2.
