Introduction
The new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is mandatory for all early years providers in England from 1 September 2021.
The new framework is for all early years providers in England
- maintained schools
- non-maintained schools
- independent schools (including free schools and academies)
- all providers on the Early Years Register
- and all providers registered with an early years childminder agency (CMA)
Statutory Framework for the EYFS
We have a YouTube Playlist where we will be uploading all of our EYFS training as recorded webinars. Somerset Early Years and Childcare – YouTube.
Help for early years providers
Get ready for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) changes in September 2021 with this guidance and practical support.
These resources are for childminders, nursery leaders and pre-school practitioners.
Provider Toolkit
These are example documents that you may choose to use or alter for your own purposes. These may or may not work for you or suit your needs. Please be aware that these are only one suggested way of doing things. You may develop or find documents that suit your needs better.
Curriculum Planning Sheet pdf version
Curriculum Planning Sheet Word version
Learning Environment Audit December 2020
EYFS Backwards Mapping Loops of Learning
Seven Features of Effective Practice Poster
Working with the Seven Features of Effective Practice
Seven Features of Effective Practice Handout
Ofsted Observation and Discussion
Development Matters Overview
Understanding the World Overview
Personal, Social and Emotional Development Overview
Expressive Arts and Design Overview
Communication and Language Overview
Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning