The safeguarding and welfare requirements tool kit has been designed as an optional tool for private, voluntary, community and independent childcare provisions working with the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2014. The early years foundation stage eyfs profile is statutory for the 2019 to 2020 academic year except for providers legally exempt under relevant regulations. The legislation took effect from september 2008, this was then revised in 2012. Assessment at the end of the eyfs the early years foundation stage profile eyfsp 14 information to be provided to the local authority 15 section 3 the safeguarding and welfare requirements 16 introduction 16 child protection 16 suitable people 18 staff. At st judes c e academy we understand that we are legally required to comply with certain welfare requirements as stated in the statutory framework for early years foundation stage 2012. The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage eyfs sets the standards for promoting the learning, development and safety of children from birth to five years in ofsted registered settings. Early years foundation stage comes into effect, stella ziolkowski, director of quality and workforce development at ndna, has identified three key areas which have changed.
The importance of play in the early years foundation stage play is a very important feature of childrens early learning. These are split into 5 groups which our operational planning covers. Together with the learning and development requirements specified under section 391a of the act, these form the early years foundation stage. The 2008 regulations, as amended by the 2012 regulations are referred to in this guidance as the exemptions regulations. Practice guidance for the early years foundation stage. Early years foundation stage this framework has revolutionised the learning methods and is a framework for the enhancing learning, care and improving the skills and development of children in all the spheres of life when they are in a age group of 0 to 5 years. Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings.
The eyfs lays down the legal requirements that early years childcare providers must meet. These regulations, made under the childcare act 2006 the act, specify the welfare requirements that early years providers providers must meet. The foundation phase curriculum is planned as a progressive framework that spans four years three to seven years to meet the diverse needs of all children, including those who are at an earlier stage of development and those who are more able. The safeguarding and welfare requirements are designed to help providers create high. The early years foundation stage welfare requirements regulations 2012 are amended as follows. The early years foundation stage eyfs learning and.
The early years foundation stage policy should be read in conjunction with all other policy documents in the school. Section 1the learning and development requirements. The early years foundation stage setting the standards for learning, development and care for children. Here she looks at what you need to do to make sure you are meeting the new requirements. In regulation 2 a in the definition of the document for 27th march 2012 substitute 31st march 2014. The early years foundation stage early years alliance. Welfare requirements in the new eyfs, the welfare requirements are grouped into eight. The early years foundation stage revised and amended sept. The early years foundation stage applies to children from birth to the end of the reception year. The eyfs specifies requirements for learning and development and for. This is a safeguarding and welfare requirement eyfs 2014. The early years foundation stage eyfs is a term defined in section 39 of the british governments childcare act 2006. The early years foundation stage is based upon four themes. In 2012 and 2014 the framework was revised to make it clearer and easier to use, with more focus on the.
The audit tool works in conjunction with the requirements set out in the eyfs statutory framework. The welfare requirements on page 29 of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage booklet require providers to keep records of all checks. The childcare welfare and registration requirements. The early years foundation stage and every child matters.
The eyfs framework published on 3 march 2017 came into force on 3 april 2017. The alliances essential guide to the equality act and good practice has been updated to bring it in line with part 3 of the children and families act 2014, which contained changes to the special educational needs and disability send framework. Early years foundation stage policy st judes school. Early years foundation stage statutory requirements. Are you observing each child to find out about their needs, interests and ideas. Theory and practice second by palaiologou, ioanna isbn. These requirements are given legal force by regulations made under section 39 1b of the childcare act 2006. Amendments to the early years foundation stage welfare requirements regulations 2012.
Children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure, when their individual needs are met and when they have positive relationships with the adults caring for them. Assessment at the end of the eyfs the early years foundation stage profile eyfsp 14 information to be provided to the local authority 15 section 3 the safeguarding and welfare requirements 16 introduction 16 child protection 16 suitable people 18 staff qualifications, training, support and skills 21 key person 22. The majority of the changes simply bring the statutory framework up to date by incorporating a number of developments. Ofsted has regard to the early years foundation stage eyfs in carrying out inspections, and reports on the quality and standards of provision.
Development matters in the early years foundation stage guidance. The department for education published the new statutory framework for the early years foundation stage eyfs 2017 on 3 march 2017, and it came into effect on 3 april 2017 there are relatively few changes in eyfs 2017 that will affect the practice of out of school clubs. The early years foundation stage revised and amended sept 2014 the early years foundation stage eyfs was first introduced in 2008 and was subtitled setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage eyfs 2014 working together to safeguard children 2015. To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the childcare register, i must. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs. Eyfs statutory requirement checklist for early years settings. Parent partnership in the early years foundation stage. Welcome to the early years foundation stage eyfs, which is how the government and early years professionals describe the time in your childs life between birth and age 5. The latest framework was published on 3 march 2017 with effect from 3 april 2017. Section three of the early years foundation stage eyfs statutory framework sets out the safeguarding and welfare requirements placed upon early years and childcare providers. Bringing together health and safety legislation and the welfare requirements within the revised early years foundation stage 2012, it successfully integrates. Early years foundation stage eyfs was implemented for allchildren aged 05. The legal welfare requirements that everyone registered to.
The framework was amended september 2014 and again with effect from 3 april 2017. This document is a principled approach to early years education, bringing together childrens welfare, learning and development requirements through four themes. Explain the welfare requirements and guidance of the relevant early years framework welfare requirements were bought in, in september 2008 as part of the eyfs welfare requirements and are compulsory. Changes to the learning and development requirements. The early years foundation stage eyfs is a mandatory framework for all early years. The besa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Exemptions are governed by the early years foundation stage exemptions from learning and development requirements regulations 2008 as amended in 20123. The broad range of information accessible on this site is developed by government, professionals and the voluntary and community sector and is continually updated with the latest news, information and resources. The early years foundation stage eyfs applies to children from 05, and at featherstone wood primary school, covers children from three years of age to the end of.
Guidance to provide healthy, balanced and nutritious food and drink. Section 3 the safeguarding and welfare requirements, child protection. To be registered on the early years register, all applicants must demonstrate that they. The new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the revised early years foundation stage eyfs curriculum, and is the ideal companion for anyone undertaking any early years or early childhood studies course, or those working towards early years. The field of early childhood education and care has been transformed over the last two decades and is still witnessing a number of changes. The eyfs comprises a set of welfare requirements and a set of learning and development requirements known as early years outcome. The early years foundation stage eyfs is the framework that provides that assurance.
In our school, all children join us, full time in september at the start of the academic year. Early years foundation stage profile department for children, schools and families 2012 the early years foundation stage applies to children from birth to the end of the reception year. The early years foundation stage eyfs is a term defined in section 391a and 1b of the british governments childcare act 2006. The early years foundation stage welfare requirements. Early years foundation stage 2017 out of school alliance. The eyfs lays down the legal requirements that early years childcare. The early years foundation stage profile was the new name for the foundation stage. The early years foundation stage is the framework that provides that assurance. The foundation years website is the best place to find information and support if you work in the early years and childcare delivering services for children and families. Explain the welfare requirements and guidance of the. Supporting material is available on the foundation years website. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for school as well as preparing them for. Providers must inform parents andor carers of the name of.
Support safeguarding and welfare requirements within the early years foundation stage the safeguarding and welfare requirements form the third section of the statutory eyfs framework. Throughout their formative years, childrens learning develops more rapidly than at any other time. The safeguarding and welfare requirements cover the steps that providers must take. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
To emphasise the importance of safeguarding, the welfare requirements are now known as the safeguarding and welfare requirements. A4 please note, orders for this publication will be despatched within one week of payment. The following is a summary of the key changes to the welfare requirements. The learning and development requirements and development matters in practice. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs gov. It will help to identify areas to work on in your setting. Section 3 the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The eyfs comprises a set of welfare requirements and a set of learning and development requirements, which must be followed by providers of care for children under five years old the age of compulsory education in the united kingdom. As of september 2008, the early years foundation stage. The early years foundation stage 2014 eyfs provides the wider context and background to working in partnership with parents and home learning. Registration amendment order 2014 and the childcare welfare and registration requirements amendment regulations 2014 these instruments amend the registration, safeguarding and welfare requirements including introducing a revised statutory framework for the early years foundation stage that childcare providers are required to meet. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, department for education 2014 at sarum hall school we follow the welfare requirements and the statutory framework for early years foundation stage.