UK early years curricula
England
The Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework applies in England for early years provision for children from birth to 5. Read more
Scotland
The pre-birth to 3 age range is covered by Pre-Birth to Three: Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families
Children from 3 to 6 are covered by the Curriculum for Excellence
Realising the Ambition: Being Me is the national practice guidance for early years in Scotland, and Early Years Scotland provides a useful list of other resources.
Wales
The Curriculum for Wales includes:
- A curriculum for funded non-maintained settings
- Resources and guidance for childcare, play settings and schools on early childhood play, learning and care for 0 to 5 year olds in Wales
Northern Ireland
Preschool settings are covered by the Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education
Children aged 4-6 in schools are covered by the Foundation Stage curriculum
Early years curricula outside the UK
Belonging, being and becoming, Australia
Te Whariki early childhood curriculum, New Zealand
A framework for a kindergarten curriculum in Singapore, Singapore