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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) policy: model

Download and adapt our model early years policy to help you write or review yours in line with the statutory procedures you must have for the EYFS, and the latest version of the EYFS framework.

Last reviewed on 5 August 2025See updates
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Statutory/mandatory for:
Maintained schools
Academies
Free schools
Independent schools
Pupil referral units
Non-maintained special schools
Contents
  1. Download and adapt our model policy  
  2. Changes for September 2025
  3. Make sure you're compliant with all EYFS requirements
  4. Upcoming changes to be aware of
  5. EYFS nutrition
  6. Safeguarding changes for September 2025
  7. Proposed changes to space requirements

28 July 2025: the DfE has closed its consultation on space requirements for early years providers. Find out more in our need-to-know on the consultation.

The space requirements have not changed, and you don't need to do anything right now.

We'll update this article when we know more – select 'save for later' at the top of the page to be notified when we do.

Download and adapt our model policy  

Having a standalone EYFS policy is not a statutory requirement, but lots of providers choose to have one.

It also covers the more general aspects of EYFS provision, such as your curriculum and how you work with