The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is now in all our schools and settings. There is much to welcome in the new framework, especially the principles and commitments at its heart, emphasising that the curriculum is much more than six areas of learning. Many of us hoped the new framework would contribute to resolving the workforce issues that have been apparent in the early years sector for years. However, there remains much to be done in this area.
Ratio confusion
The EYFS welfare requirements specify the ratios for schools and settings. There have been changes, for example, allowing settings that employ a Level 6 practitioner to have 13 children per practitioner, but there are still different requirements for different types of settings and other issues, which leads to confusion. For example:
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