The definition, within Ofsted Early Years and School Inspection Handbooks (August 2015), makes clear that Foundation Stage practice should not imply a ‘top down’ or formal way of working and that teaching includes an array of adult-child interactions during ‘child-initiated play’, responding to children’s interests and careful planning of the ‘enabling environment’. (See full definition below.)
MASTERCLASS: EARLY YEARS PROVISION IN SCHOOLS – POLICY AND PRACTICE
Nursery World Show, February 6, Business Design Centre, London
Forming part of an extensive seminar programme to be held over Nursery World’s two-day show, 'Early years provision in schools - policy and practice' aims to help schools achieve the best outcomes for young children through high-quality ‘enabling environments’ and skilled and supportive practitioners.
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