Summary of the Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
CASPAR briefing
The Department for Education’s (DfE’s) Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework1 sets out requirements for:
- learning and development
- assessment
- safeguarding and welfare.
The framework is separated into two documents, one for childminders and one for group and school-based providers. This CASPAR briefing combines the two.
Our briefing summarises guidance from the EYFS framework and focuses on the safeguarding and welfare requirements section. This includes information on:
- ensuring the adults who have contact with children are suitable
- promoting good health
- supporting and understanding children’s behaviour
- maintaining records, policies, and procedures.
References
Department for Education (DfE) (2024) Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework [Accessed 10/04/2024].CASPAR briefings
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