What to expect from this course
The Early Years Foundation Stage, commonly referred to as the EYFS, is a framework that all Early Years providers, including childminders, must follow.
This course aims to provide a gentle introduction to the expectations of the Early Years Foundation Stage and it can also act as a refresher for those wanting to update their knowledge. It will introduce you to some of the key documents and legislation that relate to Early Years providers, the process for registering with Ofsted and the various policies and procedures that need to be in place. It also covers learning and development requirements, how to observe and assess the progress of children in your care and the safeguarding and welfare requirements laid out in the EYFS Framework.
Course content includes:
Introduction to EYFS
Observations & Assessment
Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Ofsted
Duration
Approximately 1 hour but you can spend as little or as much time on each subject as you wish, and go forward or back through the course at any time.
Access
This online course can be completed on any PC or mobile device. Study at your own pace and log in and out as often as you wish.
Features
Appeals to all learning styles with interactive quizzes, video and audio features.
Allows you to work at your own pace, testing your knowledge as you progress through the course.
Assessment
Assessment is by a short multiple choice end of course test, on successful completion of which a CPD-accredited certificate can be downloaded.
