This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years Advisory Teacher, Karen Loft, for the attention of all Early Years and Childcare Practitioners.
Independent Evaluation finds significant positive results of the 2021 EYFS Reforms
On 27 October 2023, the DfE published an evaluation report of the 2021 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Reforms. The 2021 reforms aimed to improve early years (EY) outcomes for all children, particularly disadvantaged children, reduce assessment paperwork and support good oral health.
The overall positive impact following the 2021 EYFS reforms demonstrates the DfE’s commitment as the department for realising potential, increasing fairness and enabling all children to thrive.
Read the Foundation Years blog post to see statistics, key results and takeaways, or alternatively read the report in full here: Early years foundation stage (EYFS) 2021 reforms: evaluation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)