Early years development measures to be scaled back
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A simpler, less bureaucratic system for assessing how young children in England are developing is to be announced.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, which currently has 69 benchmarks, will be reduced to just 17, focusing on basics like physical development and language.
The EYFS has been statutory since 2008 and sets out targets for learning and welfare for childcare providers.
But there has been criticism that it makes carers spend more time ticking boxes and less time with children.
A review of early years was commissioned by the new government in July.
It was carried out by Dame Clare Tickell, chief executive of Action for Children, who is due to publish her recommendations on Wednesday.
via bbc.co.uk
