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Development Matters: Non-Statutory Curriculum Guidance for the EYFS
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 128 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- Department for Education
- Edition
- Current edition
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Department for Education publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Department for Education publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Development Matters: Non-Statutory Curriculum Guidance for the EYFS?
This guidance is specifically for early years practitioners, childminders, and leaders working with children from birth to five in early years settings across England. It supports the implementation of the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, helping to inform curriculum design and assessment practices.
Is this guidance applicable in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland?
No, "Development Matters" is specifically published by the Department for Education for early years settings in England. Different statutory frameworks and non-statutory guidance documents apply in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Practitioners outside England should consult their respective national guidance.
Is "Development Matters" a statutory requirement for early years providers?
"Development Matters" is non-statutory guidance, meaning it is not legally compulsory. However, it is an important resource that supports early years settings in meeting the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in England. It helps practitioners understand and implement the EYFS.
Is this the most current edition of Development Matters?
Yes, this publication represents the current edition of "Development Matters: Non-Statutory Curriculum Guidance for the EYFS" as issued by the Department for Education. Should future updates or revisions be released, a new edition would typically be published, requiring a separate purchase to ensure you have the latest version.
How can I use this guidance within my early years setting?
You can use "Development Matters" to inform your curriculum development, support observations, and guide assessments of children's learning and development from birth to five. It helps practitioners plan engaging activities and reflect on children's progress within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Department for Education publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Department for Education publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely through Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption.
Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.