Consultation on EYFS space requirements highlights potential outdoor areas, suggesting concerns for baby wellbeing.
The DfE’s childcare expansion requires 70,000 new places and 35,000 staff by September 2025. A consultation on the EYFS space requirements, possibly resulting in the inclusion of outdoor areas, raises concerns for baby wellbeing. Tracie Buterfill, National Education Lead for Non School-Based Early Years Provision, highlights the key sector concern of maintaining quality within baby rooms amid the increase in funded places.
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