Since September 2008, every child who attends an Ofsted registered childcare provider has been able to take advantage of this framework for learning, development and care for children from birth to five.

The Early Years Foundation Stage has been developed with parents, carers, early years experts and childcare providers as a play based approach to learning and development.

The EYFS approach ensures that the child is at the centre of learning and the people that work with your child can pick up on their interests and develop activities specifically for them so they develop at their own pace.

The “ParentZone” APP     By observing your child at play, taking photographs and making a note of what interests them, our Early Years Educators can share these observations with you through the “ParentZone” APP that you can download onto your mobile phone or tablet. Our nursery management software securely stores your child’s online “Learning Journey” which tracks your child’s progress and development.  Through the APP you can become fully involved in your child’s learning. Getting involved and talking to your child’s key person at nursery helps our Educators know your child better to help their learning and development.

Your Child’s Online Learning Journey    You can look at your child’s Learning Journey at any time through the APP. It will tell you what your child is learning, how they are developing, what their interests are and how our educators build on these. You can extend this learning at home if you wish and your child’s key person will fully support you and encourage you to upload photographs and observations from home. The nursery will hold regular parents’ evenings to provide you with opportunities to discuss your child’s progress with your key person.

To find out more, visit: www.direct.gov.uk/eyfs Or speak to your local Kaleidoscope manager