Resolutions for 2002 / 2003

The following resolutions were passed at Early Education’s AGM on 9 November 2002. They will guide and influence the work of Early Education throughout the coming year. It was agreed that the resolutions from 2001-2002 also continue to influence the work of Early Education.

1. Early Education proposes that the government abandons Key Stage 1 SATs.

2. Early Education proposes that all 3-5 year olds in schools have direct access to a designated, stimulating outdoor environment.

3. Early Education proposes an urgent review of the National Standards for Daycare and Childminding in all UK countries which would make the provision of an adjacent outdoor environment a requirement of registration.

4. Early Education demands that the government resists the pressure from the literacy hour and numeracy hour upon the Foundation Stage.

5. Early Education urges the government to appoint a Commissioner for Children.

6. Early Education proposes that the B.A. Hons in Early Childhood Studies is recognised as three years of intensive and detailed study relating to children and childhood and is accepted as a Higher Degree at Level 6, promoting and developing a workforce of specialists in educare. This requires the following:

• Recognition of the B.A. Hons in Early Childhood Studies on the qualifications framework at Level 6

• Including an optional practice element in Early Childhood Studies degrees so that all students have the opportunity to gain a licence to practise

• Creating a better understanding across all fields of practice, including maintained and non-maintained sectors of the Early Childhood Studies degree and qualification

• Developing a clear role for the practitioner who has a higher degree in early childhood studies.

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