Guidance

Early years foundation stage profile return 2018: guide

Guide for local authorities and schools submitting early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) data for 2018.

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This document is for the 2018 early years foundation stage profile return. For the current return, visit our guide to submitting data for the early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) return.

Applies to England

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Early years foundation stage profile return 2018

Details

This document explains the purpose of the early years foundation stage profile return and how local authorities and schools should submit data for 2018.

It includes:

  • which schools and pupils are in the scope of the collection
  • which data you need to submit
  • a data collection timetable
  • data reporting formats
  • recording and reporting options

Read more guidance about submitting data for the EYFSP return.

Early years providers are organisations that offer education for children aged under 5, including nurseries and childminders.

Published 25 May 2018