The eyfs states that certain records need keeping in writing. Below are links to the current eyfs statutory framework documents. The early years foundation stage eyfs framework supports an integrated approach to early learning and care. The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage eyfs sets the standards for promoting the learning, development and safety of children from birth to five years in ofsted registered settings.
The early years foundation stage eyfs is a mandatory framework for all early. Background governing boards of primary or infants schools must ensure their school follows the statutory framework for early years foundation stage eyfs for the learning, development and welfare of children up to 5 years old. It helps adults to understand and support each individual childs development. The principles into practice cards provide easytouse information about effective practice across the themes of the eyfs. Supporting material is available on the foundation years website. A non statutory guide for practitioners and inspectors to help. Eyfs statutory framework from pregnancy to children aged 5.
The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage eyfs 2014 2. Aims to provide useful advice and detailed information on supporting childrens learning and development and welfare. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. The early years foundation stage eyfs learning and. Recommended for nurseries, playgroups, and childminders.
Refer to footnote 15 18 in statutory guidance pg17 best practice in ealing ealing tool. Foundation stage booklet the legal requirements and statutory guidance eyfs resources for providers and. The learning and development requirements this defines what providers must do, working in partnership with parents andor carers, to promote the learning and development of all children in. The early years foundation stage eyfs profile is statutory for the 2019 to 2020 academic year except for providers legally exempt under relevant regulations. All play and childcare providers working with young children unless exempt see below must deliver the eyfs and meet the legal requirements as set out in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2. Please refer to all three sections of the statutory framework for the eyfs and use in conjunction with this toolkit. The eyfs statutory framework is mandatory for all early years providers and includes further information on the safeguarding and welfare requirements of children.
The development matters can be used during every day practice, it can be used at any point to help observation, assessment and planning. Foundation phase framework 1 contents foreword foreword 1 background 2 curriculum framework 3 the developing child 4 approaches to learning and teaching 4 including all children 5 skills across the curriculum 6 curriculum cymreig 7 religious education 7 statutory education programme. The eyfs comprises the statutory framework which contains your legal responsibilities for childrens health, safety, learning and development as well as guidance documents that can help you to meet the statutory requirements. Actions for early years and childcare providers during the. This statutory framework remains in force until further notice. The early years foundation stage eyfs is the framework that provides that assurance. The principles of good practice for children learning. The early years foundation stage eyfs statutory framework sets the standards that schools and childcare settings must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. Child development pegagogy, principles and practice. Must is used in this guidance to denote actions that are legally required under the 2008. Statutory framework the legislation relevant to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is set out below. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure childrens.
See eyfs statutory framework best practice in ealing all new staff to attend ealing introduction to safeguarding training. This non statutory guidance material supports practitioners in implementing the statutory requirements of the eyfs. This booklet provides guidance for practitioners on meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage eyfs framework. The eyfs statutory framework sets both learning and development requirements, and. The eyfs statutory framework sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and. A nonstatutory guide for practitioners and inspectors to. The agestage bands are the same as they were in previous eyfs practice guidance. Eyfs statutory requirements audit tool herefordshire. Statutory and guidance documents early years foundation. It also contains helpful information regarding what adults can do to. In addition, the child recognises, counts, orders, writes and uses numbers up to. Early years mandatory documents useful eyfs documents to support your provision and practice useful websites early years mandatory documents early years foundation stage eyfs the eyfs sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
Early years providers must guide the development of childrens capabilities with a view to ensuring that children in their care complete the eyfs ready to benefit. Four guiding principles should shape practice in early years settings. Provides guidance for practitioners on meeting the requirements of the eyfs framework. Early years foundation stage profile handbook by fsfrebecca, december 10, 2018. Within the new revised statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, there is now a mention of the chief medical officers guidelines for physical activity. Inclusive play in the early years foundation stage eyfs. Practice guidance for the early years foundation stage. Practice guidance for the early years foundation stage basw.
Years foundation stage eyfs folder that included the statutory framework and guidance, along with examples of nonstatutory practice. This framework is mandatory for all early years providers in england. The eyfs statutory framework sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healt hy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure childrens school readiness and gives.
The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities. New eyfs statutory framework and statutory guidance for. Early years foundation stage practice from pregnancy to. It replaces appendix 2 of the 2008 eyfs practice guidance.
Specific legal requirements risk assessment extract from the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage schools will not be required to have separate policies for the eyfs provided that the requirements are met through their policies which cover children of a statutory. Eyfs statutory framework reflective practice toolkit. Early years foundation stage profile 2018 handbook. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs. Early years providers must guide the development of childrens capabilities with a view to ensuring that children in their care complete the eyfs.
Point 9, the highest, in the foundation stage profile qca 2008. The nature of the eyfs mandatory requirements with effect from april 2017 the 2017 revisions to the eyfs are aimed at bringing the framework into line with other government guidance and legislation which has been implemented since the last eyfs revision in 2014. This guidance is for early years and key stage 1 practitioners, headteachers and setting managers and local authorities to aid the completion and moderation of. For some practitioners and managers, this information may be new, therefore by reading this article, it will help professionals working in childcare understand the guidelines and. Eyfs resources for providers and practitioners cdrom, poster and principles into practice cards. Development matters in the early years foundation stage eyfs. It is valuable information in its own right and should also be read alongside the statutory guidance, working together to safeguard children 2018. In october 2019, dfe launched a public consultation seeking views on changes to the statutory framework for the eyfs. Early years foundation stage practice from pregnancy. It is the providers responsibility to ensure that all statutory legal guidance is adhered to. The eyfs framework published on 3 march 2017 came into force on 3 april 2017.
It gives all professionals a set of common principles and commitments to deliver quality early education and childcare experiences to all children. The new eyfs statutory framework has now been published taking effect from 3 april 2017. The eyfs lays down the legal requirements that early years childcare providers must meet, including. They hope that through the framework they can promote quality provision so that no child is left behind in learning department for education, 2014. Supervision meetings should have a preagreed agenda. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
This document is not to be used as a tick list but as a tool to support reflective practice. Practice guidance for setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from 05 years. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage booklet the legal requirements and statutory guidance. Useful eyfs documents to support provision and practice. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs gov. Statutory framework for the eyfs the early years foundation stage eyfs statutory framework is a set of standards which all early years providers must meet to make sure children are given the optimum opportunity to progress and develop, in a safe and healthy environment. The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage eyfs sets the. The early years foundation stage early years alliance. It aims to provide useful advice and detailed information on supporting childrens learning and development and welfare. The early years foundation stage 2012 eyfs applies to children from birth to the end of the reception year. Practitioners teach children by ensuring challenging, playful opportunities across the prime and specific areas of learning and development. Early years foundation stage practice guidance policy 2017. It is a judgement regarding the development and learning of a child and involves practitioners reflecting on a number of observations and then analysing and. The early years foundation stage eyfs is a statutory framework1that sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children from birth to age five develop well and are.
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