Early Years Foundation Stage
Information on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) practice and statutory requirements.
Early Years Foundation Stage practice
This section will provide you with information to support day-to-day practice and approaches in your early years and childcare setting.
Parent partnership
Information to support strong partnership between early years and childcare providers and parents to promote the learning and development of all children.
Areas of learning
The 7 areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Role of the adult
This page explains the role of adults in the EYFS, highlighting their responsibilities in supporting children's learning, development, and well-being.
Observation, assessment and planning
Practitioners are required to monitor children’s progress and support their development.
Reviewing practice
Information to support you to carry out regular self-evaluation. Ensuring best practice is in place to meet the needs of all children.
Characteristics of effective learning
The characteristics of effective teaching and learning describe behaviours children use in order to learn.
Early Years Foundation Stage statutory
The statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage outline the legal and practice obligations that registered early years and childcare providers must follow.