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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 as a Podcast too, offering you and your team an easy way to keep up to date and enhance your CPD.

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Reflections on ‘Strong Foundations in the First Years of School’

Explore in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s ‘Strong Foundations in the First Years of School’ report, with key insights and implications for EYFS.

Government Funding for 300 School-Based Nursery Classrooms

New UK Government funding supports school-based nursery classrooms. Browse Complete Nursery Classrooms to help you apply for a grant.

Reflections on Best Start in Life – Part 3: The Specific Areas

Stay ahead with our in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s third and final Best Start in Life Review, which spotlights the 4 specific areas.

EYFS Updates September 2024: Changes and News

Keep updated with the key messages, detail and implications following the recent release of the upcoming changes in education.

EYFS Updates May 2024: A Call to Action

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.

Exploring the Story: Reflections on Ofsted’s Subject Report on English

March 2024 saw the latest edition of Ofsted’s subject report series. We reflect on this report and teaching English in primary schools.

EYFS Updates January 2024: Changes and News

There are now two distinct versions of the EYFS framework: one for childminders, and the other designed for group and school-based providers.

EYFS Updates October 2023: Changes and News

Read the EYFS Updates October 2023. Explore the DfE response to the consultation on regulatory changes for early years education.

Reflections on Best Start in Life – Part 2: The Prime Areas

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.

Navigating Changes to the Inspection Process

Explore the latest Ofsted updates and learn how to navigate these changes with our comprehensive blog. Get essential insights.

Catching Up and Lessons From The Dancefloor

Intensive catch-up strategies in education may fill some gaps with older children but those in KS1 have missed the all-important EYFS.

Working with the Revised EYFS: Less is More? October 2021

The DfE released three short videos titled Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Reforms. Reflect on the key messages and the questions raised.