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Early Years Update - Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Experience Based Routes
22 April 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the expansion of funded childcare in England and two related consultations on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): one on an experience-based route for early years staff and another on safeguarding requirements.
Action Requested
The government launched a technical consultation to develop the experience-based route for early years staff and a consultation on changes to the EYFS safeguarding requirements, seeking input from providers, health professionals, stakeholders, and experts.
Key Facts
- The new two-year-old entitlement has exceeded its target with over 195,000 children benefitting.
- By September 2025, all eligible parents will have access to 30 hours of free childcare for children aged 9 months until they start school.
- A technical consultation on the experience-based route was launched on 22 April.
- A safeguarding consultation related to EYFS statutory framework changes was also launched on 22 April.
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