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Early years foundation stage guidance for settings, schools and childminders

Resources relating to the reformed early years foundation stage (EYFS)

We have compiled a suite of useful information and resources to help you implement the new EYFS which comes in effect from September:

EYFS documentation

Statutory guidance

Non-statutory guidance

Vodcasts and Webinars

Additional resources

  • Resources to support EYFS on Gov.uk website - Help for early years providers, including, information and activities to support the 7 learning areas, guidance to support practitioners, areas of learning, health and wellbeing
  • Book – Working with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage: Principles into Practice – (Development Matters revisions lead). Available to download at on the Development Matters website
  • Blog – Julian Grenier author of The Secret Garden
  • Videos – Pen Green Centre for Children, Families/Research, Development and Training Base approaches to managing change, assessment and communication, language and literacy
  • Department for Education (DfE) Early Years Child Development Training.  The training is free for childminders and nurseries and combines theory with practical tips and ideas to use in your setting including opportunities to reflect on your practice.  There are links to additional resources and offers the opportunity to download certificates upon completion of modules
  • The Department for Education (DfE) has updated a blog on measles for parents, nurseries and schools. The blog also contains a link to a recent DfE webinar on measles

Additional non-statutory guidance

Eat Better Start Better

  • Guidance on providing a balanced diet for children in your care

Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)

The home learning environment

Useful websites

Foundation Years

Ofsted

The Communication Trust

Disclaimer: Milton Keynes City Council accepts no responsibility for the actual content of any materials suggested as information sources in this publication, whether these are in the form of printed publications or on a website. Their use should not be interpreted as an endorsement of particular companies or their products. 

The websites referred to in these materials existed at the time of going to print. Please check all website references carefully to see if they have changed and substitute other references where appropriate. Also, check all signposted training (whether MKCC or independent) meets the needs of your setting.