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Early Education

Did you know that all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to a free Early Education place?

If you want to find out more about….

What is an Early Education place?

Where does Early Education take place?

How will your child benefit from Early Education?

Who is eligible for a free place?

How do I find a place?

The importance of Early Education?


What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is to help all children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic well being.

The curriculum is used by all providers registered for under 5’s. It sets the standards for learning, development and care, ensures equality of opportunity, and creates the framework for partnership working between childcare providers and parent/carers. It also aims to improve quality and consistency and lays a secure foundation for future learning.

The learning and development section of EYFS includes six areas of learning. Practitioners look carefully at children in their care, consider their needs, their interests and their stage of development and use the information from this section to help plan a challenging and enjoyable experience across all the areas of Learning and development.

For more information please contcat the Families Information Service on 0800 073 0230, text 07797802086 or email fis@rotherham.gov.uk






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Click here This is a PDF Document Icon Choosing Early Years Booklet [1.63mb] to download the Early Education information booklet or contact the Families Information Service on freephone 0800 0730230.


Click here for useful questions to ask a childcare provider when visiting their setting
 This is a PDF Document Icon Useful questions (1.4mb)