You can help!
admin November 7th, 2007
Before you do anything…
If you can, please read this summary of the situation.
Sign the Open EYE petition
Go to and join the online Downing Street petition to ask the government to downgrade the learning and development requirements to non-compulsory guidelines.
Write to DCSF to support broadening the scope of EYFS exemptions
Wynstones School has written an initial letter to DCSF on 10th Dec 2007 asking for the exemption process currently being made into regulations to be made flexible enough to allow exemptions for Steiner Waldorf schools and other schools that follow alternative educational philosophies.Please write in support of this letter, especially if you are a parent with children at such a school. Full information about the letter and letter writing guidelines can be found here.
Write to your MP
Go to the They Work For You website, enter your postcode, and then use the website to send a clear message to your MP about the concerns you have regarding the teaching of literacy skills to 4-5 year olds and mandatory assessment at 5 years - things that many educationalists from a variety of backgrounds believe is counterproductive.When writing to an MP it is important to only write to your MP, and to include your postal address, and make your case based on all the facts that are available (see various materials in Reading Matter section).
Write to your School
Your school is probably aware of EYFS but what are they doing about it? Do they realise that the school can be closed down for failing to meet these statutory requirements? Make sure your voice is heard and that your school is taking appropriate action.
Create a local campaign group
As parents you are best placed to campaign on behalf of your childrens’ education. Contact us to create a free forum for your school on this website to help organize your local campaigning activities and discuss the issues pertaining to your school.
Tell the DCSF what you think
The Department for Children Schools and Families has kindly provided a form and is keen to hear what teachers think about EYFS: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Feedback