The Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) (Amendment) Order 2012

• Citation: S.I. 2012/937
• Sections: 6

Section 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) (Amendment) Order 2012 and comes into force on 1st September 2012.

Section 2 Amendment of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007

The Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007 is amended as follows.

Section 3 Amendment of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007

In Article 2 (interpretation) for the definition of “ the Document ” substitute—

“the Document” means the Document entitled “Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage” published by the Secretary of State on 27th March 2012 on the website of the Department for Education.

Section 4 Amendment of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007

In Articles 3(1) (specification of the learning and development requirements), 6(a) (matters to be considered by the Chief Inspector) and 7(a) (proceedings under Part 3 of the Act) for “Section 2” substitute “Sections 1 and 2”.

Section 5 Amendment of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007

In Articles 3(2), 5 (requirement on Chief Inspector), 6(b) and 7(b) for “guidance in Section 2” substitute “matters in Sections 1 and 2”.

Section 6 Amendment of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development Requirements) Order 2007

In Article 4 (further provisions about assessment arrangements) for “Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency ” substitute “Secretary of State”.