Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- 2.Quality in the early years -- 3.What is an early years curriculum? -- 4.Planning for children's learning -- 5.Assessing children's learning -- 6.Meeting the needs of 2-year-olds -- 7.Involving parents and carers -- 8.Vulnerable children -- 9.The prime areas of learning -- 10.The specific areas of learning -- 11.Conclusion.