English Foundation Stage Curriculum

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This paper analyzes the English foundation stage curriculum for three to five year old children, for all children participating in it. It identifies what is meant by an effective curriculum and analyzes the effectiveness of this curriculum for the children participating in it. The paper then considers theories of play and international approaches to learning for three to five year old children.

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"The Dfes (2000) does attempt to take into account individual differences as point five in appendix one indicates. It states individual needs which should be incorporated include special needs, religion or ability and that children shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their differences. The Dfes (2000) already incorporates individual's needs in point four of appendix one which indicates children's experiences should build on what they know and can do. So combining these two aspects provides practitioners with suitable guidance to incorporate children of all abilities and value rather than exclude those with individual differences."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Abbott, L & Rodger, R (2003) Quality Education in the Early Years, Open University Press
• Anning, A, (2004) Early Childhood Education, Sage Publications Ltd
• Children's Act (1989) Part III, 17 (1), Stationery Office Limited
• Cooper, H & Sixsmith, C (2003) Teaching across the early Years 3-7; Curriculum coherence and continuity, Routledge
• Kwon, Y (2002) Changing Curriculum for Early Childhood Education in England, Early Childhood Research and Practice, 4(2), p7

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