Early years: shaping the futures of children and young people

On 30 March 2011, the Early Years Foundations Stage Review (conducted by Dame Tickell), was published and recommended that the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) be radically slimmed down to make it easier to understand, less burdensome and more focused on making sure children start school ready to learn. The Tickell Review places a strong emphasis on working with parents, the importance of early identification, the professionalisation of early year’s practitioners, and clarity in the inspection process.