A childminder from Warrington is believed to be the first person to have her application for exemption from the EYFS early learning goals turned down.

The two literacy Early Learning Goals from the Early Years Foundation Stage that have been at the centre of controversy will stay in the EYFS, Sir Jim Rose has confirmed in his final report for the ...

The goals were due to come into force in September as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum which provides a framework for early learning and the care of children from birth to ...