Eyfs statutory requirement checklist for early years settings. The early years foundation stage profile 2020 handbook is now available. Registered as a limited company in england and wales no. Parents guide to the early years foundation stage framework. It will help to identify areas to work on in your setting. These are split into 5 groups which our operational planning covers. The early years foundation stage and every child matters. Understanding the revised early years foundation stage 2012 emerging, expected and exceeding. Download or buy a printed copy of development matters by clicking on the links below. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs gov. Early years education is the foundation upon which young. Outcome silver and foundation phase outcome gold have been added for assessment within the foundation phase. The revisions reflect changes which apply to section 3 on safeguarding and welfare. At selby abbey school 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.
Registered as an educational charity with charity number 1096526 authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority vat registration number. Supporting material is available on the foundation years website. The early years foundation stage welfare requirements. Statutory requirement checklist for early years settings.
These regulations, made under the childcare act 2006 the act, specify the welfare requirements that early years providers providers must meet. It is designed to inform parents about the childs progress in relation to the early learning goals and support the transition to year 1. When parents choose to use early years services they want to know the provision will keep their children safe and help them to thrive. Explain the welfare requirements and guidance of the. Safeguarding procedures and the early years foundation stage welfare requirements 2014. The alliance publishes a helpful guide, observation, assessment and planning which is.
Early years foundation stage eyfs was implemented for allchildren. The eyfs assessment and reporting arrangements ara for 2020 has been published and provides further clarification for eyfs providers and local authorities. The safeguarding and welfare requirements cover the steps that providers must take to. If i had expected a manual on how to do assessment quickly and efficiently, i would have been disappointed. Section 1the learning and development requirements. 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 eyfs framework published on 3 march 2017 came into force on 3 april 2017. The early years foundation stage exemptions from learning and development requirements regulations 20082 provide for the secretary of state to grant exemptions to providers from all or part of the learning and development requirements set out in the eyfs, in the circumstances set out in the regulations.
Dmps early years foundation stage policy 4 assessment arrangements for measuring progress and requirements for reporting to parents andor carers. Details the statutory requirements for the eyfs profile assessment and reporting for 201819 early years foundation stage profile exemplification materials gov. Safeguarding assessment for early years and childcare settings doc format, 360kb. Every early years setting must have a qualified and trained first aider to treat children and. The early years foundation stage is the framework that provides that assurance. This course also provides an explanation of the changes which occurred to the framework in 2019. Statutory framework for the eyfs 2014 at the potton federation 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. Early years educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. Uk the materials may be referred to if guidance is required for the levels of learning and development expected at the end of the eyfs. The early years foundation stage 2012 eyfs applies to children from birth to the end of the reception year. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
The safeguarding selfassessments formerly safeguarding audits are intended to support you to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage eyfs and standards for ofsted. The early years foundation stage risk assessment booklet. The safeguarding and welfare requirements cover the steps that providers must take. The purpose of the child protection and safeguarding policy is to provide a secure framework for staff and. Assessment at the end of the eyfs the early years foundation stage profile. These requirements are given legal force by regulations made under section 39 1b of the childcare act 2006. The early years foundation stage nether edge primary. The learning and development requirements and development matters in practice. In our school, all children join us, part time, at the beginning of the school year in which they are five. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. 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 handbook contains detailed information about the background and purpose of the profile. Effective assessment in the early years foundation stage, by jan dubiel, london. Selby abbey ce vc primary school early years foundation.
Early years foundation stage practice guidance policy 2017. The eyfs states children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure, when their individual needs are met, and when they have positive. Ofsted has regard to the early years foundation stage eyfs in carrying out inspections, and reports on the quality and standards of provision. Guidance on exemptions for early years providers final version. Explain the welfare requirements and guidance of the relevant. Promote good health, preventing the spread of infection and taking appropriate action when children are ill. There is also guidance on childrens development, what to look out. We understand that we are legally required to comply with certain welfare requirements as stated in the statutory framework for early years foundation stage 2014. Eyfs statutory framework from pregnancy to children aged 5. Eyfs framework wef september 2014 with clarification note, author. The framework was amended september 2014 and again with effect from 3.
It promotes teaching and learning to ensure childrens school readiness and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation. Focus on promoting childrens health and safeguarding by implementing the early years foundation stage eyfs framework. Early years foundation stage assessment early years service. Changes to the learning and development requirements. This list does not cover every requirement of the eyfs, so refer the statutory framework. Have the appropriate policies and procedures in place. Welsh government august 2015 the foundation phase is the statutory curriculum for all three to seven year olds in wales. This booklet allows for an annual risk assessment to be carried out. Identify the hazards talk to staff, consider previous accidents incidents, observe work processes 2. They have regard to the schools educational character and priorities, including boarding and the early years foundation stage where relevant. Effective assessment in the early years foundation stage. All schools and ofstedregistered early years providers must follow the eyfs, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. 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.
To emphasise the importance of safeguarding, the welfare requirements are now known as the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Early years alliance is the trading name of the early years alliance. The safeguarding and welfare requirements cover the steps that providers must take to keep children safe and promote their welfare. Early years educator institute for apprenticeships and. We understand that we are required to and endeavour to meet all these requirements. 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. To support early years providers who remain open to vulnerable children and children. The assessment and reporting arrangements apply to all early years providers completing the eyfs profile. Bhp early years foundation stage policy brighton girls. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs. Covid19 update april 2020 to support early years providers who remain open to vulnerable children and children of critical workers during the coronavirus outbreak, the government has temporarily disapplied and modified certain elements of the early years foundation stage eyfs statutory framework. The early years foundation stage risk assessment booklet for 201819 carried out by mrs jo scotter. Changes to the early years foundation stage statutory framework 2012 eyfs sf 2014 eyfs sf actual changes comments what changes may need to be made section 1 the learning and development requirements wrap around and holiday providers 1.
Uk the materials may be referred to if guidance is required for the levels of learning. 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 audit tool works in conjunction with the requirements set out in the eyfs statutory framework. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for school as well as preparing them for their future learning and successes. Guidance on exemptions for early years providers final.
The early years foundation stage early years alliance. This includes all providers registered with a childminder. Early years foundation stage and children essay 1267 words. Apr 27, 2015 explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards the early years foundation stage framework is the new national occupational standards for a childcare setting working with children aged 05 years old.
Early years foundation stage safeguarding and welfare. The legal welfare requirements that everyone registered to look after children must follow to keep your child safe and promote their welfare the 7 areas of learning and development which guide professionals. All early years providers including schools must follow the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the eyfs statutory framework, current guidance from the government and the oxfordshire safeguarding children board oscb. Eyfs framework wef september 2014 with clarification note by seoul.
The early years foundation stage eyfs is the framework that provides that assurance. Changes to the early years foundation stage statutory. Scale and requirements of inspections inspection teams are constructed to provide appropriate coverage of the inspection schedule. The following is a summary of the key changes to the welfare requirements. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. The ris k assessment process providers must have a clear and wellunderstood policy, and. Parents guide to the early years foundation stage framework 2 it sets out. The ris k assessment process providers must have a clear and well.
Assessment at the end of the eyfs the early years foundation stage profile eyfsp. The early years foundation stage risk assessment booklet for 201516 date of issue. Learning and development all registered providers must follow the eyfs and its. Practice guidance for the early years foundation stage. Mar 31, 2014 the eyfs framework published on 3 march 2017 came into force on 3 april 2017. Section 3 the safeguarding and welfare requirements, child protection. They are highly competent in assessing where children are within their developmental age bands and have developed their own progress records, which provide. The childcare welfare and registration requirements.
Decide who can be harmed and how consider staff, pupils, service users, vulnerable people, extended services. This is a mandatory framework for all early years providers which is used in all schools and early years childminders. The early years foundation stage risk assessment booklet 2014 6 risk assessment procedure five steps to risk assessment 1. The early years foundation stage eyfs is a mandatory framework for all.
The 2018 eyfs profile handbook3 will be published in the autumn term. 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 eyfs statutory framework2 sets the standards for learning, development and welfare. Dec 10, 2018 the early years foundation stage eyfs profile is statutory for the 2019 to 2020 academic year except for providers legally exempt under relevant regulations. These can be used for the end of phase assessment, at the end of year 2, from september 2015. The early years foundation stage eyfs framework supports.