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The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Summary of changes for childminders, since the previous issued framework.…
Summary of changes for group and school-based providers, since the…
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
Introduction No job is more important than working with children in the…
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2.
Guidance to help those who work in early years settings consider their practice and to take steps to safeguard both children and adults online.
What early years settings must do to apply for an exemption from the early years foundation stage (EYFS).
What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).
Ofsted guides for parents about different types of early years settings and how they are inspected.
Explains how changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework will affect you, what you need to do and how to access support.
The legal status of the ARA, how it applies to different EYFS settings, responsibilities of those who assess or report on EYFS and legal definitions
Statutory guidance for headteachers and local authority assessment co-ordinators assessing and reporting the early years foundation stage (EYFS) during the 2015 to 2016 academic year.
An overview of the EYFS profile and information about completing the profile and exemptions from assessment
Reporting to parents, governing body responsibilities and how EYFS profile assessment results are used
About the EYFS ARA and how to use the new manuals format
Information about independent moderation and the responsibilities of headteachers, governing bodies and managers
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