Government updates
Early years inspection handbook
A summary of updates is available for this Ofsted guidance on inspecting registered early years and childcare providers under the education inspection framework.
A summary of updates is available for this Ofsted guidance on inspecting maintained schools and academies in England under the education inspection framework.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
The following changes have been made:
Clarified wording in paragraphs 3.11, 3.61, 3.64 and 3.67 in the framework for childminders and paragraphs 3.40, 3.41, 3.62 in the framework for groups and schools. Some paragraph numbers have been updated to reflect these changes and other minor formatting amendments and link corrections have been made.
Ofsted’s handbooks and frameworks updates: January 2024
Updates that will be made to our handbooks and frameworks following changes to the way we work.
Support strengthened for children with SEND
Families who have children with SEND will soon receive further support with short breaks, supported internship opportunities and recognition of Down syndrome