Early Years: useful links
The following are useful websites to browse for latest research and information on Early Years:
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
DfE: Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
Gov.uk: Early Years
The Government website has a section on early learning and childcare:
Gov.UK: Early years: detailed information
Foundation Years
Latest policy news and guidance for those working in the early years’ sector:
Foundation Years
British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education)
The British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education), founded in 1923, is the leading national voluntary organisation for early years practitioners:
The Communication Trust
The purpose of The Communication Trust is to highlight the importance of speech, language and communication across the children's workforce and to enable practitioners to access the best training and expertise to support the communication needs of all children:
The National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that supports those who struggle with literacy and the people who work with them
Education Endowment Foundation
A summary of research in Early Years:
Education Endowment Foundation: Early Years toolkit