The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

It covers the welfare and development of children.

The welfare section covers basic checks such as:

• Ensuring staff have undergone all relevant security checks
• Facilities and equipment are safe and suitable for children
• The quality of the environment. For example, it recommends there should be some access to outdoor space

The development section covers:

• Personal, social and emotional development
• Communication, language and literacy
• Problem solving and reasoning
• Knowledge and understanding of the world
• Physical development
• Expressive arts development