In the latter half of the autumn term I read and reviewed more than a hundred Ofsted reports of PVI settings that had been judged good or outstanding. I was keen to find out how the revised EYFS statutory framework was changing the focus for inspections. It was an interesting process and I found a number of important changes in emphasis. 
Communication and language
One of the main reasons for the changes to the statutory framework was to improve outcomes at age five, particularly in early language and literacy and, as you would expect, reports are recording in more detail how well settings are supporting children’s progress in developing their communication skills.
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