Setting the standards for practice
Key documents and guidance to meet the requirement of the EYFS and support the delivery of high quality early years provision.
The Early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for learning, development and care of children from birth to five years. All Ofsted registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, pre-schools, nurseries, out of school care and school reception classes. Please find below the most current versions of the EYFS.
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How to give every child the best start in life - guidance for early years providers
This one-page document is provided to support early years providers with the local and national support available to them.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Resources to support Early Years settings to deliver the EYFS requirements.
Ofsted
Information and resources to support effective leadership of Early Years provision.
Integrated 2 Year Check
Information about the two and a half year old review and what is involved.
Quality practice within out of school settings
Advice and guidance for out of school providers.
Early Years transition toolkit
This toolkit is designed to support all early years practitioners in Worcestershire to prepare children for transition.
Learning and development
Resources that will support you to put the underpinning ‘learning and development’ principle of the EYFS into practice.
The unique child
Resources to support you to meet the individual needs of children.
Positive relationships
Resources to support you in developing positive relationships with children and their families, including how to support families through Early Help.
Enabling environments
Resources to support you to develop a high quality learning environment.
The 7 areas of learning
In depth information and resources to support the 7 areas of learning which must shape educational programmes in all Early Years provision.
Vulnerable learners
Support for leaders, teachers, and practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and processes needed to accurately identify vulnerable learners and respond with timely, effective support.