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Have just been on a course today where this was discussed. There's no statutory ratio or recommendation, just a balance as Marion says. Apparently they are working on it / thinking about it but nothing specific at the moment. The important thing is to recognise the importance of child-led when you take into account the principles and commitments of the EYFS and plan accordingly.

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Assessment guidance is separate from the activity guidance.

 

EYFS states "All the areas must be delivered through planned, purposeful play, with a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities." http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs/site...rning/index.htm

 

The NAA assessment guidance says that 80% of evidence should be from the CI activities and only 20% from the Adult led.

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Hi

 

Just been on an observation and assessment course and to an Early years Cluster meeting. From what I understand there is no set ratio.

 

However, it is expected that children should have more CI time at the beginning of reception year to help them to adjust (70%/30% was mentioned) and that the summer term should have a more adult led nalance to prepare them for Y1, which seems to make sense. It does depend on your children and their needs. Hope this doesn't add to confusion!

 

Moo

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