EYFS

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Best start in life: a research review for early years (Part 3)

This report is part of our series of curriculum research reviews. Its purpose is to help early years practitioners to raise the quality of early years education. The report is the third in a 3-part review:

08 October 2024

Early years education recovery programme: supporting the sector

The government is providing a package of up to £180 million for workforce training, qualifications and support and guidance for the early years sector to help address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest and most disadvantaged children.

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Early Years Qualification check Service

Find out if a person’s qualifications allow them to work in an early years setting, and if you can include them in staff:child ratios.

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Best start in life: a research review for early years (Part 2)

This report is part of our series of subject-based curriculum research reviews. Its purpose is to support early years practitioners in raising the quality of early years education.

Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning

September 2023

Strong foundations in the first years of school

This report examines how schools secure the foundational knowledge and skills that every child needs by the end of key stage 1 to give them the best chance of educational success. Schools are facing significant challenges in dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children currently in Reception and key stage 1.

08 October 2024

Ofsted: Early Years Blog

Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's National Director Regulation and Social Care; Gill Jones, Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education; and Alex Magloire, our Deputy Director, Early Years Regulatory Practice, launch Ofsted's new early years blog.

Regular Updates

Best start in life: a research review for early years (Part 1)

This series of research reviews is focused on the pre-school age range, from birth to 4 years. Its purpose is to support early years practitioners to raise the quality of early years education.

Best start in life part 1: setting the scene

September 2023

Progress check at age two

Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2.

How can we get the EYFS progress check at age two right, and help children to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic?

Department for Education early years vodcast: Progress check at age two

This vodcast explains the new guidance on the EYFS progress check at age two to early years practitioners.

May 2022

The DfE has published exemplification materials to provide support for schools when completing the Early Years

Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) assessment for children at the end of reception year. These are a collection of case study videos that demonstrate teachers and leaders having professional discussions about individual children’s development and their EYFSP judgements. A vodcast for schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities has also been published alongside the videos to explain the changes and what is different this year.