The Study of the Early Years Foundation Stage Policy in England

• Main Authors: LU, MEI-CHING, 盧美靜
• Other Authors: LU, CHUI-CHING
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/j92jp3

碩士 === 國立臺中教育大學 === 教育學系教育行政與管理碩士在職專班 === 106 === This study explores the early years policy in England. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a comprehensive framework, which sets the standard for learning, development and care of children from birth to five. This informational analysis study utilizes archival sources from the Department for Education and research reports that focus on the early years foundation stage. Understands the connotation of EYFS, makes comparisons via revised EYFS and analyses statistical reviews to know the implementing early years policy outcomes. There are several key findings for this study. The EYFS comprises three characteristics: 1. It is a statutory framework which remains in legal force. 2. The assessment arrangements used to ascertain the achievements of young children. 3. The EYFS are legal requirements with which all early years providers must comply. The main features of the statutory framework for EYFS: 1. It is a child-led learning, and teaching children the broad range of knowledge and skills. 2. Periodically ongoing assessment and the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile to inform plans for future. 3. Rigorous teacher’s qualification. 4. “Prevent duty” to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. The implementation of EYFS outcomes: 1. EYFS made early childhood education and care become popular and convenient. 2. Children are achieving “good” level of development and “expect” level in all 17 learning goals have risen in the proportion. 3. Nine in ten parents using free hours of childcare were satisfied. This study is an in-depth look at EYFS policy. A lesson from England can help us to think about our current early education and childcare situation, as well as advice for educators and policy-makers in our Early Childhood Education and Childcare services.