Early Years Foundation Stage framework: what changed on 13 July 2026

In short

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.

Written by AI, not individually reviewed.

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.