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UK early years curricula
The Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework 2017, England
This is statutory in England for early years provision for children from birth to 5.
The supporting guidance is Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage
The Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland
The pre-birth to 3 age range is covered by Pre-Birth to Three: Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families
Children from 3 to 6 are covered by the Curriculum for Excellence
The Foundation Phase, Wales
The Foundation Phase in Wales covers the 3-7 age group. There is currently no framework for the birth to 3 age group.
Foundation phase: 2008 version Changes from 2022
The Foundation Stage, Northern Ireland
Preschool settings are covered by the Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education
Children aged 4-6 in schooils are covered by the Foundation Stage curriculum