HappyMaz Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 It's plain WRONG that settings can't get hold of paper copies of a government enforced statutory curriculum that is inspected by a government body like Ofsted. Out of interest has anyone talked to their LA to ask them to download and print the materials for them? This is a tricky one really: everyone knows the EYFS is being reviewed and that this is likely to lead to the documents being changed. There would be an outcry if thousands of copies of the EYFS materials had to be scrapped to the cost of the public purse because more and more had been ordered during the review period. I'd have thought that the LA has a duty to ensure that practitioners have access to the EYFS documentation so that they can operate effectively, and with the lack of funding we certainly shouldn't be expected to print it all out ourselves. That said, I'm sure the LAs would argue they don't have that much money either. Another thought though - how many of us have multiple copies sitting in a cupboard that we don't need? Perhaps now is the time to dig them out and return them to our LAs or pass them onto a group who really needs them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Imagine the outcry if schools couldn't get their hands on copies of the national curriculum!! I have a feeling that hard copies of the NC have been unavailable for quite some time, again its download only now! Our LA have kept a few copies for exactly the situation Wendles is in, for new settings and new childminders. So its worth a check just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I do think selling them on ebay is completely wrong and would not purchase one my self. Would the EYFS started I did have two copies, however these were both left with my nursery while I was on maternity leave. Now that I have left the company to become a childminder I am in despereate need of a copy and can not afford to print it all off the net. So do I wait or give in and buy one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 So do I wait or give in and buy one? Personally I wouldn't buy one - if it were me I'd speak to my childminding co-ordinator and see what s/he advises. You shouldn't have to pay for a free publication. Apart from anyting else, I would really resent paying someone who is prepared to exploit others in order to make a quick buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 You can order copies of the national curriculum from the QCDA. Having said that, you do have to pay £13. Perhaps they're cheaper on ebay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I'd have thought that the LA has a duty to ensure that practitioners have access to the EYFS documentation so that they can operate effectively, and with the lack of funding we certainly shouldn't be expected to print it all out ourselves. That said, I'm sure the LAs would argue they don't have that much money either. Yup - you're right..no money. No staff or jobs either for that matter. You'll be lucky to have a LA in the future I reckon if it goes on like it is currently!! We could only ever get a certain number anyway and then we cannot order any more of any item If we try we just get told that settings have to order for themselves or download. And given its 2 years on from the bumper boxloads we got originally to give out they've all gone!!! Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 And given its 2 years on from the bumper boxloads we got originally to give out they've all gone!!! So what advice are you giving settings that need to get hold of a copy in your authority catma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emarshall3 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 if u want a copy of it then you can download it for free at TES ( just type it in google) you just need to register and you can get loads of stuff for eyfs! Hope this helps x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emarshall3 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 if u want a copy of it then you can download it for free at TES ( just type it in google) you just need to register and you can get loads of stuff for eyfs! Hope this helps x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenpercy Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 if u want a copy of it then you can download it for free at TES ( just type it in google) you just need to register and you can get loads of stuff for eyfs! Hope this helps x Although I have the pack, I tend to use search online as it is easier to whiz through pages. The document is not very user friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I agree that being able to search the pdf for the information you need is much quicker than wading through the book! However that isn't always suitable during session time and if I want to look at or for the development matters statements, then I'd turn to the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I do think selling them on ebay is completely wrong and would not purchase one my self. Would the EYFS started I did have two copies, however these were both left with my nursery while I was on maternity leave. Now that I have left the company to become a childminder I am in despereate need of a copy and can not afford to print it all off the net. So do I wait or give in and buy one? Ah - wish I really did have a 'spare' - as per my earlier post I would have gladly sent it to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emarshall3 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 (edited) Ive just added a PDF version of the handbook for anyone who needs it. PRACTICE GUIDANCE FOR THE EYFS Edited December 17, 2010 by emarshall3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I don't suppose anyone anywhere has spare copies of the statutory and non statutory EYFS books that came in the pack? I am distraught my 'bible's have gone for a walk. I had a visitor from a preschool overseas who came to discuss how we run our preschool. They have now returned thousands of miles home and alas my books have gone too :wacko: I might have to resort to ebay I need to replace them but just thought I would ask here first, I have a problem paying for something that was Government issue! Happy to pay postage of course and a donation to charity too maybe I know it's a long shot but just thought I would ask... with a great big pretty please of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'll ask at playgroup Geraldine. I took mine there when I no longer needed it and I think its lurking at the back of the cupboard. They all have their own copies I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I don't suppose anyone anywhere has spare copies of the statutory and non statutory EYFS books that came in the pack? I am distraught my 'bible's have gone for a walk. I had a visitor from a preschool overseas who came to discuss how we run our preschool. They have now returned thousands of miles home and alas my books have gone too :wacko: I might have to resort to ebay I need to replace them but just thought I would ask here first, I have a problem paying for something that was Government issue! Happy to pay postage of course and a donation to charity too maybe I know it's a long shot but just thought I would ask... with a great big pretty please of course!! I have downloaded the adobe files - could you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have downloaded the adobe files - could you do that? Yes I have downloaded them Cait but the only PC access at work is the children's laptops with their software so I can only access it at home. I thought about printing it but with 116 pages for one and 54 for the other I might as well go and bid on ebay as pay for cost of printing and get the proper 'books'. Not that I am 'tight' at all it just kind of goes against the grain to pay for something issued free and I am wary of the Crown copyright issue too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebear Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have a staff member going on a "welcome to the EYFS for new practitioners course" and she's been asked to bring her copy of the EYFS with her... not quite sure where they expect her to get it from, shall be interested how many other people take along a copy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Which bit is it particularly that you feel you need on a daily basis? Is this any use to you? I've done this and have it laminated on the wall to refer to, someone else on here has uploaded the 'look listen note' aspects too wall_eyfs.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Which bit is it particularly that you feel you need on a daily basis? Is this any use to you? I've done this and have it laminated on the wall to refer to, someone else on here has uploaded the 'look listen note' aspects too Oh Cait thank you How stupid am I??? On my computer I have something almost the same except I have the age bands and it only starts from 16-24 months. I originally did them for children's profiles and just didn't think to print and laminate !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 tee hee - it's often the things right in front of us that we do not see - blame it on the tmas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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