ABSTRACT
The High/Scope approach, as outlined in the previous chapters, provides young children with a developmentally appropriate curriculum with active learning at its core. For all children High/Scope believes that ‘children gain confidence, initiative and love of lifelong learning when involved in wellsupported activities of their own choosing’ (Bell 2004: 5). In 1999 the early learning goals were published. These goals identify the expectations for children in six areas of learning prior to Year 1 of formal education. In September 2000 the introduction of the Foundation Stage for children from three-year-olds to the end of Reception class, in mainstream schooling, introduced practitioners to the stepping stones, which support children on their journey into education. These stepping stones identify the progress for children towards the early learning goals in terms of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes.
