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Early Years Foundation Stage framework: published change summaries

Applies to
Early years and Reception
Latest summarised change
1 September 2026
Summarised changes
3
Open on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)

Changes, newest first

Written by AI, not individually reviewed.

  1. What changed on 1 September 2026

    New versions of the EYFS statutory frameworks have been published. The specific requirements for providers remain unchanged from the July 2026 information versions.

    Who this affects: Early years providers, including childminders and group/school-based providers.

    GOV.UK’s note

    New versions of the frameworks have come into force. They were first published for information in July 2026. The requirements for providers have not changed since then.

    Updated on GOV.UK 1 September 2026 · Summary added

  2. What changed on 17 July 2026

    The EYFS framework now includes a link to a free online safeguarding training package developed by the DfE in collaboration with the NSPCC.

    Who this affects: All early years providers, including school-based settings and childminders, and early years educators.

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added a link to an online safeguarding training package.

    Updated on GOV.UK 17 July 2026 · Summary added

  3. What changed on 13 July 2026

    The framework has been updated to include new requirements regarding safer sleep, screen use, and the prohibition of childcare where banned dog breeds are present. It also introduces new notification requirements for providers on domestic premises regarding persons aged 16 or over living or working on the premises.

    Who this affects: Early years providers, including group and school-based providers, and childminders.

    GOV.UK’s note

    Added new versions of the frameworks which take effect from 1 September 2026. The main changes to both versions are updates on safer sleep, a requirement for providers to have regard to screen use, prohibiting childcare where banned dog breeds are present and other safeguarding clarifications. The group and school-based providers framework also requires providers of childcare on domestic premises to notify Ofsted or their childminder agency of changes to persons aged 16 or over living or working on the premises.

    Updated on GOV.UK 13 July 2026 · Summary added

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