This article is about Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision for pupils aged 2 or older in a school setting, including nursery, reception, provision for 2 and 3 year-olds and wraparound care.
Early years provision not in a school setting, and any provision that takes children younger than 2 years old, whether part of a school or not, must register with Ofsted, and is inspected separately under the Early Years Inspection Handbook.
EYFS provision is included in your Ofsted inspection
A section of your inspection report will summarise the effectiveness of your early years education. Inspectors will use evidence to evaluate what it's like to be a child in your EYFS, taking into account:
- The ages of the children
- Whether they attend full time or part time
You can find this in paragraphs 292 and 448