Today (8 October) Ofsted has published the third and final report in its best start for life research series:
- Best start in life part 1: setting the scene
- Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning
- Best start in life part 3: the 4 specific areas of learning
Today’s publication looks at the four specific areas of learning: literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts and design. It outlines how these four areas are interconnected and their lasting influence on child outcomes.
The report aiming to help early years practitioners ensure a high quality education and well-planned curriculum for all children – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Read it in full: ‘Best start in life part 3: the 4 specific areas of learning’.
Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, said:
“A high-quality early education benefits all children, particularly the most vulnerable, and is far too important to be left to chance. Learning in the early years is fundamental to providing children with the tools they need to thrive throughout their education, and beyond. That is all the more important for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. If we get early education right for our most vulnerable children, we’ll get it right for all children.
“Early years practitioners deserve our gratitude for their hard work in making sure that every child gets off to the best start in life. I hope that this research series helps them to consider what an excellent early years curriculum for all children might look like.”
