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<p>The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework sets the regulatory
standards for ‘learning and development’ and ‘safeguarding and welfare’ requirements
for all early years providers caring for children from birth to 5. The framework defines
7 areas of learning and development and is clear that each area must be implemented
through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated
activity.</p><p>The department is not currently reviewing local authority play strategies
in England. The EYFS does not promote a particular pedagogical approach - instead,
it is for individual early years settings to determine how the areas of learning should
be implemented to support children to meet the expected level of development by the
end of the reception year.</p>
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