What are the age ranges in the new development matters?
Development Matters Documents – Age Bands
- Unique Child 0-11 Months. (23.3k)
- Unique Child 8-20 Months. (23.2k)
- Unique Child 16-26 Months. (22.7k)
- Unique Child 22-36 Months. (21.1k)
- Unique Child 30-50 Months. (22.6k)
- Unique Child 40-60 Months. (24.6k)
- Positive Relationships 0-11 Months. (22.6k)
- Positive Relationships 8-20 Months.
What is development matters early years?
Development Matters is for all early years practitioners, for childminders and staff in nurseries, nursery schools, and nursery and reception classes in school. It offers a top-level view of how children develop and learn.
What are the new EYFS age bands?
The age bands have been redefined (there are now 3 instead of 6) to ‘Birth to 3’, ‘3 and 4 Year Olds’ and ‘Children in Reception’.
Why was the EYFS updated in 2021?
One of the aims of the revised EYFS and Development Matters update was to remove the burden of paperwork that has arisen over recent years, with some practitioners spending more time creating progress records for children than being with the children themselves.
What is the difference between the EYFS and development matters?
The EYFS Development Matters are underpinned by four themes; A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development. The Development Matters document was then replaced in 2013 by the Early Years Outcomes.
Do I use development matters or birth to 5?
Both the Department for Education and Ofsted have made it clear that there is no expectation that you will refer to any particular non-statutory guidance. You could choose to use either Birth to 5 Matters or Development Matters (2020), or use them both, or use neither.
What is the difference between the Eyfs and development matters?
What are the age ranges in Birth to 5 matters?
Within the Birth to 5 Matters guidance, there are now a series of ‘ranges’ (from 1-6) which cover typical progression in development and learning from 0-5 years, instead of specific age ranges.
What are the stages of early years development?
Early Years Foundation Stage: Development Matters 40 60 Months Communication and Language Personal, Social, Emotional Development Physical Development Mathematics Literacy Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design Listening and attention • Maintains attention, concentrates & sits quietly during appropriate activity.
What is early years curriculum 40-60 months?
Early Years Curriculum 40-60 months Adapted from Early Years Foundation Stage – 2012 Lynn Green 8 Expressive Arts and Designs – SPECIFIC Exploring and using Media and Materials Being Imaginative 40-60+ months Begin to build a repertoire of songs and dances. Explore the different sounds of instruments.
What is an early years Foundation Stage bundle?
The list Early Years Foundation Stage: Development Matters 40 – 60 Months Goals. A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place. This bundle contains planning for the Autumn Term and Spring 1.
What are the characteristics of an effective early years curriculum?
They work as part of a group or class, and understand and follow rules. They adjust their behaviour to different situations and take changes of routine in their stride. Early Years Curriculum 40-60 months Adapted from Early Years Foundation Stage – 2012 Lynn Green 2