Guidance

Ofsted inspections: what EY providers and practitioners need to know

What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF).

Applies to England

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Details

We’re often asked lots of questions about our EIF inspections. These pages will help registered early years providers and schools delivering the EYFS with what they need to know.

Contact enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk with reference to this page if you have any further questions.

Published 22 July 2021
Last updated 20 March 2024 + show all updates
  1. See 'Summary of changes'.

  2. Updates throughout to reflect new versions of the EYFS framework for childminders and schools and group-based provision that came into effect on 4 January 2024.

  3. See 'Summary of changes' for details.

  4. See 'Summary of changes' for details.

  5. See 'Summary of changes' for details.

  6. Added information about how we prioritise early years inspections.

  7. First published.