The External Review Model (0 – 3 years) is based on a quality framework informed by the principles of the policy documents: A National Curriculum Framework for All (MEDE, 2012), the Educators’ Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment – Using a Learning Outcomes Approach: Toolkit for the Early Years Cycle (MFED, 2015), the National Standards for Child Day Care Facilities (MFSS, 2006), the National Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care (0-3 years)(MFED 2021), A Language Policy for the Early Years in Malta and Gozo (MEDE, 2015), as well as national and international policies and research related to key elements of best practice in ECEC and quality assurance.
