Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (2014)

What this document is

This is the ‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ (EYFS), setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. Its cover states that it was published in March 2014 and took effect in September 2014.

The contents page shows the framework is organised into three sections: the learning and development requirements, including the early learning goals; assessment, including the progress check at age two and the EYFS Profile; and the safeguarding and welfare requirements, covering areas such as child protection, staff qualifications, the key person, staff-to-child ratios and health. This page does not reproduce the framework’s specific wording, which should be read from the source.

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