Join the Early Excellence community and explore a wide range of news items, inspirational updates and practical guidance across the EYFS and into Key Stage 1. Take a look below and get ready to take your early years and KS1 practice and provision forward. You will also find that some blogs are available in Podcast format too, offering you and your team an easy way to keep up to date and enhance your CPD.

A summary of some of the key headlines from DfE & Ofsted for February 2025 to help you and your team be as informed as possible.
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A summary of some of the key headlines from DfE & Ofsted as we start January 2025 to help you and your team be as informed as possible.
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Explore in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s ‘Strong Foundations in the First Years of School’ report, with key insights and implications for EYFS.
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New UK Government funding supports school-based nursery classrooms. Browse Complete Nursery Classrooms to help you apply for a grant.
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Stay ahead with our in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s third and final Best Start in Life Review, which spotlights the 4 specific areas.
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Keep updated with the key messages, detail and implications following the recent release of the upcoming changes in education.
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Learn about the DfE’s latest consultations on the EYFS. Find out how proposed changes may affect the early years sector and have your say.
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March 2024 saw the latest edition of Ofsted’s subject report series. We reflect on this report and teaching English in primary schools.
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There are now two distinct versions of the EYFS framework: one for childminders, and the other designed for group and school-based providers.
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Read the EYFS Updates October 2023. Explore the DfE response to the consultation on regulatory changes for early years education.
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Stay ahead of the curve with our in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s latest Early Years Review, which spotlights the vital Prime Areas of learning.
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Explore the latest Ofsted updates and learn how to navigate these changes with our comprehensive blog. Get essential insights.
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