Guidance

Changes to the early years foundation stage framework

Explains how changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework will affect you, what you need to do and how to access support.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 16 March 2021
• Last updated: 1 September 2021
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  1. 1 September 2021

     Updated to reflect that the early years foundation stage changes are now statutory.

  2. 26 April 2021

     Added information and link to get help for early years providers to apply the changes to the EYFS framework.

  3. 16 March 2021

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework

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Resources and support for nurseries, childminders and preschools

https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/

Details

Changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework became law on 1 September 2021.

Information about changes to the EYFS framework for:

• childminders
• nursery leaders
• nursery and pre-school practitioners

The resources supplied alongside this information will help you to:

• understand the requirements for each area of learning and development
• get ideas for activities you can do with children
• find advice and support

Reception teachers may also find some of the information useful.

The changes have been made to:

• improve outcomes at age 5, particularly in early language and literacy and especially for disadvantaged children
• reduce workload and unnecessary paperwork so you can spend more time with the children in your care