Early Years

NSPCC Learning has published a CASPAR briefing summarising the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) updated Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework for England. It combines and summarises the guidance for childminders and for group and school-based providers. The changes for 2025 come into force on 01 September and include new information on:  whistleblowing; child absences; references; and safer eating.

Read the CASPAR briefing: Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework 2025: summary of requirements