EYFS Documentation

Resources supporting the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS):

Birth to 5 Matters (2021) non-statutory guidance for the EYFS described as guidance by the sector for the sector Birthto5Matters-download.pdf

Changes to the EYFS framework (2024) Help for early years providers : Changes to the EYFS framework

Development Matters (2023) non-statutory curriculum guidance for the EYFS recommended by the DfE. Development Matters - Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage

Progress check at age 2 (2022) guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the EYFS  Progress check at age two – Non-statutory guidance for the early years foundation stage

Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0-25 years (2015) statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf

Statutory framework for the EYFS (2024) the standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK

• A list of MUSTs and SHOULDs for Childminders (November 2024)EYFS MUSTS November 2024 Childminders
• A list of MUSTs and SHOULDs for group-based settings and schools (November 2024) EYFS MUSTS November 2024 Schools And Settings

What to expect in the EYFS - a parents' guide (2021) for parent carers of children from birth to five What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf