Guest Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 15. The DfE is in the process of making changes to the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and, more importantly, to the non-statutory guidance Development matters. When these changes have been finalised separate guidance will be provided for inspectors on the implications of the changes. This was pointed out in one of my tweets this morning, I've pasted the above paragraph from an Ofsted resource document on inspecting schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Actually having just read the document again I think it's probably from last year, it says at the top updated Aug 2013, so it's about the changes being made last year.(hopefully!!!!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) No it's not, Steve posted a link yesterday. If you type in subsidiary guidance on Ofsteds website you will find it there. Updated August 2013. Sorry absolutely rubbish at doing links. Edited August 31, 2013 by Fredbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Its new, had an email yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Does that mean its all changing again!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Well certainly the DM'S or the way they are applied. Lots of changes for Reception, right through to secondary school. No more changes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) http://eyfs.info/forums/topic/37804-changes-to-the-statutory-framework-and-assessment/ For part of my comments! With the introduction of "More great everything that moves" and the changes to the regulatory frameworks for Early Years Registered providers then there will be changes. The DfE seems determined to strip back everything to the legalities and nothing else. Don't forget that Development Matters was brought in because of pressure from the sector at the last minute when we had the revised EYFS in 2012. The DfE didn't want any guidance on the EYFSP but that was won by pressure from the sector as well. As long as you are meeting the statutory requirements which are quite clear in terms of the Learning and Development Requirements section of the EYFS Framework you can do it however you wish. Maybe everyone uses Dev matters and forgets that the actual curriculum for under 5's is sitting in the statutory framework? Cx Edited August 31, 2013 by catma 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Maybe everyone uses Dev matters and forgets that the actual curriculum for under 5's is sitting in the statutory framework? Cx Good point - well made! :1b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancydress2 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 It has been dropped in under the radar hasnt it!!! It seems that the current government doesn't really value early years. They seem to think structure and formal learning are the only way and will ensure that we go back years and years in how we teach children under 5 years One wonders are we about to see reception moved back out of EYFS into KS1? Maybe even bringing back baseline assessment through testing ? What thoughts have others on this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emasi8624 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 We had our first ofted inspection on Monday and our inspector told us that the Dfes is in the middle or re-writing the development matters and a new one should be published by the end of this year. She said it would all change again...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 We had our first ofted inspection on Monday and our inspector told us that the Dfes is in the middle or re-writing the development matters and a new one should be published by the end of this year. She said it would all change again...... Deep sigh........but thanks for the info :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thought that was coming. Well lets wait and see what delights await us now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Have you seen this? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-outcomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmum Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Have you seen this? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-outcomes Just came across this via NCrNE on Facebook. Is this the replacement for Development Matters?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm really not sure. At first glance it looked to me as if it was a slightly drier version of the DM statements. Appearance wise it certainly fits with the DfE publications rather than being more similar to the old National Strategies type documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It has been dropped in under the radar hasnt it!!! It seems that the current government doesn't really value early years. They seem to think structure and formal learning are the only way and will ensure that we go back years and years in how we teach children under 5 years One wonders are we about to see reception moved back out of EYFS into KS1? Maybe even bringing back baseline assessment through testing ? What thoughts have others on this?? Afraid the DfE is well ahead on you with that idea. It's out for consultation as we type. Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebear Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Sounds like interesting times ahead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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