Description
👶🏻 Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Online Course
📜 CPD Certified | 👶 Perfect for new early years professionals | 🧸 Aligns with EYFS Framework | ⏱ Duration: 60 minutes
Course Overview:
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory framework that sets the standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years old in England.
Learners will explore the legal and regulatory requirements, the learning and development goals, and the safeguarding and welfare obligations that all early years providers—whether nurseries, pre-schools, or childminders—must follow.
This course also offers insight into the Ofsted registration process and helps learners understand how to effectively observe, assess and support children’s development.
Key Skills Gained:
- Understanding of the EYFS framework and its role in early childhood education
- Familiarity with the statutory learning and development requirements
- Knowledge of observation and assessment techniques for tracking child progress
- Awareness of safeguarding and welfare responsibilities for practitioners
- Understanding policies and procedures that must be in place to meet EYFS standards
- Insight into the Ofsted inspection process and registration requirements
Course Modules:
| Module | Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Introduction to EYFS | 70% |
| 2 | Observations & Assessment | 70% |
| 3 | Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements | 70% |
| 4 | Ofsted | 70% |
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Describe the purpose and structure of the EYFS
✅ Understand how to meet statutory learning, development and care standards
✅ Apply methods for observing and assessing children’s progress
✅ Identify key safeguarding responsibilities and welfare measures
✅ Prepare for Ofsted registration and inspection requirements
Target Audience:
- Early years practitioners
- Childminders and nursery assistants
- Preschool and foundation stage teachers
- Setting managers and safeguarding leads
- Anyone new to the early years sector
System Requirements:
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
Enrol Today
Whether you are new to early years education or refreshing your knowledge, this online course provides an accessible introduction to the key elements of the EYFS Framework.
