Changes to the EYFS

Some of you maybe aware that changes are being made to the EYFS from September 2025. Little Villagers Pre-School will ensure these changes take place, and are being implemented from September 2025.

In line with the EYFS we have created a new ambitious curriculum for Little Villagers Pre-School.

Our Curriculum was reviewed October 2024 and will continue to be reviewed on an annual basis or when a cohort need arises.

We are currently updating our website and to give you full and clear information on the Revised EYFS (September 2025)

Please be patient whilst we update our site… if you have questions on the EYFS please do speak to us……….we are aware some of the following information is not current.

Early Years Foundation Stage

(To learn more about how we teach and implement the EYFS go to About - Supporting Your Child)

The Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

All schools and Ofsted registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and school reception classes.

The EYFS framework supports an integrated approach to early learning and care. It gives all professionals a set of common principles and commitments to deliver quality early education and childcare experiences to all children.

As well as being the core document for all professionals working in the foundation years, the EYFS framework gives parents/carers confidence that regardless of where they choose for their child’s early education, they can be assured that the same statutory commitments and principles will underpin their child’s learning and development experience.

To see how we support your child through their Early Years journey see section: Supporting All Children.

Progress assessments

Your child's learning will have ongoing assessments including two key assessments:

The first is when they are between two and three years old and is called a 'progress check'.

If a child moves between early years providers between the ages of two and three, the progress check would usually be done by the early years childcare provider where the child has spent most time. Your early years childcare provider must give you a short written summary of your child's development in the three prime areas of learning and development when your child is aged between 24 and 36 months.

The second is in the final term of the year in which they reach the age of 5, using the EYFS Profile.

This will assess your child's development against 17 early learning goals which are linked to the goals in "Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage" between the ages of 40 and 60 months.

Your child's school or early years provider has to share the results of the profile with you. A copy will also be given to your child's Year 1 teacher to help plan activities which meet the stage of their development and learning needs.

Your early years childcare provider must also make sure your child has enough opportunities to learn and reach a good standard in English language during the EYFS. If your child's home language is not English, their early years provider must give opportunities for your child to develop and use their home language in play and learning, supporting their language development at home.

If you're worried about your child's progress, talk to your early years childcare provider and together you can agree how to support your child.

You can find out more about the Early Years Foundation Stage on the gov.uk website.

Taken from Surrey Early Years – Parent’s Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage