Early Years Foundation Stage reforms: Guidance, resources and training

: The Department intends to reform the learning and development and assessment requirements stipulated by the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, with national implementation anticipated in September 2021. The Contractor will be responsible for developing a programme to support the early years workforce (reception teachers, nursery practitioners, school and PVI leadership, childminders), as well as early years training providers, in preparing for, implementing and embedding the reforms, which might include but is not limited to:

1. Stakeholder communications 2. Guidance, resources and curricula 3. Online training modules 4. Creating and embedding online networks and forums 5. Running regional "embedding" events 6. Delivering training to Local Department representatives

Additional information: The Department will hold a supplier engagement day on 2 July 2019 in London - see details below. The purpose of the day is to allow potential providers to provide feedback on the Department's requirements and to inform the Department's approach to market. To register your interest in the event, please email anna.jones@education.gov.uk and include the names and contact details of your attendees (including phone numbers). Please note that if this event is oversubscribed, a maximum of one attendee can attend per potential provider.

Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2019 - 1pm-4pm Location: Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT Capacity: 35