1. Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare Service Heather Holden 2 nd. June 2009 Early Years Foundation Stage Consultants

2. Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare Service Role of the Early Years Foundation Stage Consultant Develop and sustain high quality provision Improve outcomes for children Narrow the gap

3. Sure Start, Early Years and Childcare Service Content & Environment WorkforcePractice Clear educational goals Sustained shared thinking Meeting every individual child’s needs Warm responsive relationships between adults/children Parents supported in involvement in children’s learning Safe & stimulating physical environment EYFS challenging & play- based content EYFS staff : children ratios Graduate leading practice, setting vision, leading learning culture Level 3 as standard for group care & basis for progression to higher levels CPD – opportunities for staff to gain higher qualifications & improve skills 3

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