Early Years Foundation Stage Information

Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework (EYFS)

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework (external link) are the standards that schools and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.

Documents to support the implementation of EYFS learning & development requirements (non statutory guidance)

• Help for early years providers - Get help for your setting (external link)
• Development Matters (external link)
• Birth To 5 Matters (external link)
• What to expect in the Early years foundation stage (external link).