In England, pre-school and nursery education is provided for within a wide range of settings including all pre-school groups, play groups , nursery centers, day nurseries, nursery schools and reception classes ( children aged 4-5 years) in primary schools. The statutory framework for EYFS is set by the government and all Early Years have to follow this to ensure standardization. There are 6 areas of learning and development: Physical/social and emotional development Physical development Creative development Communication language and literacy

Knowledge and understanding of the world Section 2: set out the legal requirements relating to learning and development: The early learning goals The educational programs The assessment arrangements Section3: sets out the legal requirements to welfare Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare Suitable people Suitable premises environment and equipment Organization Documentation Referrance: Doreen Tombs 2011 1. 2 Explain how different approaches to work with children in the early years have influenced current provision in the UK Fredrich Frobel ( 1782-1852)