The first task my team and I were given was to identify and agree with the early years sector what were the core competencies needed by early years practitioners to deliver the Foundation Stage. We think we've done this, but now want your views.
We began with some important principles. These were was not about duplicating or undermining current quali- fications and needed to recognise the diversity of the sector. And as with everything else we do, it had to build on and reflect the principles of the Foundation Stage set out in the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage.
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