Government updates
Rutland childminder agency closure: information for childminders
This guide is for childminders who are choosing to move to Ofsted following the closure of Rutland childminder agency.
Change made: First published.
A strong foundation in the early years is crucial to children’s success
Ofsted has today published the second part in its series of research reviews drawing on a range of research relating to early years education.
Change made: First published.
Best start in life: a research review for early years
A three-part subject-based curriculum research review focused on early year education.
Change made: Added ‘Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning’.
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.
Change made: Updated to highlight that the new statutory framework for the early years foundation stage applies from 4 September 2023. Removed the previous version.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
Change made: Updated references to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) to reflect that an updated version of the early years foundation stage framework has been published.
Prevent duty: risk assessment templates
Prevent duty risk assessment templates for early years, schools and further education providers.
Change made: First published.
Find out how to report any concerns you have about a learner who you think may be susceptible to radicalisation into terrorism.
Change made: Updated to reflect changes to the Prevent duty guidance for England, Scotland and Wales.
The Prevent duty: safeguarding learners vulnerable to radicalisation
Support for those working in education settings with safeguarding responsibilities.
Change made: Updated to reflect changes to the Prevent duty guidance for England, Scotland and Wales.
How regional Prevent coordinators can help providers.
Change made: Updated to reflect changes to the Prevent duty guidance for England, Scotland and Wales.
Ofsted updates:
Childcare: application review – Guidance for applicants on what to expect from Ofsted during the childcare application review process.
Apply to register your nursery or other daycare organisation (EYO) – Updated the ‘Next steps’ section with a link to new guidance on an application review.
Early years in schools | Ofsted webinar for schools – In this webinar, we discuss early years education in schools, focusing in particular on communication and language. We talk about what inspectors look at on inspection, including around the use of phonics. We also explore deep dives in the early years and share insights from our research.
The best start in life: early years and Ofsted’s strategy – Podcast episode discussing one of Ofsted’s key strategic priorities that acknowledges the relationship between early childhood experiences and a range of life outcomes, from educational success to well-being and good health