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About the Themes and Principles
Classification of the four principles and sixteen commitments of the EYFS. Each of the four themes - A Unique Child. Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, Learning and Development - has a principle attached to it, and each principle has four commitments which explain how the principles can be put into practice.2.1 Respecting Each Other
'Respecting each other' is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of ' Positive relationships'. The explanation of the commitment includes understanding and recognising feelings, supporting children in developing friendships, setting an example through open and friendly professional relationships and developing a friendly relationship with parents.Friendships
Professional relationships
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
2.2 Parents as Partners
‘Parents as partners’ is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of ' Positive relationships'. The explanation of the commitment includes respecting diversity by valuing all families, good and welcoming communication by approachable staff, learning together with parents, reflecting children’s home language in the setting, involving fathers and male carers, and reflecting on practice in relation to parents and carers.Communication
Learning together
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
2.3 Supporting Learning
Supporting learning is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of 'Positive relationships'. The explanation of the commitment includes promoting positive interactions with all children and families, listening to children at all ages or using other ways of communicating, systematically helping children to learn, and motivating children to concentrate.Listening to children
Effective teaching
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
2.4 Key Person
'Key Person' is one of the commitments to the EYFS principle of 'Positive relationships'. The explanation of the commitment includes sections on secure attachment, shared care and independence. The emphasis is on developing the role of a 'Key person' to form a genuine bond with a baby or child and form friendly, supportive relationships with the family.Shared care
Independence
Effective practice
Challenges and dilemmas
Reflecting on practice
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