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Working with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage: Principles into Practice

Julian Grenier led on the revision of Development Matters for the Department for Education. He has independently written guidance to support practitioners, teachers and settings in understanding and implementing the updated Development Matters.

Our new publication is available to download free as a PDF by clicking on the blue Download button. Or you can buy it as a published book, with full colour photographs and illustrations by Juli Dosad.

This book is published by Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre. It’s a finalist in the Nursery World awards 2021.


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This guidance is strong, evidence-based and most importantly prioritises disadvantaged children. The equalities and SEND sections are particularly important. I know that teachers and early years practitioners will welcome it.’ Iram Siraj, professor of child development and education, Oxford University.

I think this document is invaluable for practitioners and will certainly be using it with the team at Busy Bees.Deena Billings, Quality Director, Busy Bees Nurseries.