Optimus Education Support Service

Early Years

What does creating and thinking critically mean?

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Brave new world of the foundation years

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Making the most of outdoor play through the wonderful season of winter

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Exploring the world around us

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News

NAO measures impact of 15 hours' free entitlement

03 Feb 2012
Early years training delivery 'must be improved'

02 Feb 2012
Nutrition guidelines for young children published

19 Jan 2012

Consult the Experts

I am a nursery nurse and have a NNEB and also a foundation degree and a BA in early childhood and education and I would like to work in a nursery school, I have applied for jobs but have not been able to get any interviews at all.
What are the new statutory requirements in the revised EYFS framework?
How can I effectively engage parents in their children’s learning?

Reference Zone

Up-to-date information on statutory duties and requirements: your essential reference guide to the foundation years. Includes: