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Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework: Group and School-Based Providers
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 55 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- Department for Education
- Edition
- applies until 31 August 2026
- 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 is the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework for?
This framework is specifically for group and school-based early years providers in England and Wales. This includes nurseries, pre-schools, and school-based settings. It outlines the statutory requirements that these providers must meet to ensure children's learning, development, and welfare from birth to five.
Does this framework apply to early years settings in Scotland or Northern Ireland?
No, this edition of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework is exclusively applicable to early years providers in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland operate under their own distinct regulatory frameworks for early childhood education and care. Providers in those regions should consult their respective government guidance.
What legal requirements does this framework address for my early years setting?
This framework sets the statutory standards that all group and school-based early years providers in England and Wales must meet. It covers learning and development requirements, safeguarding and welfare standards, and assessment duties. Compliance is mandatory for all registered providers to operate legally and ensure high-quality provision.
Is this the current edition of the EYFS Statutory Framework, and when does it apply until?
Yes, this is the current Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework for Group and School-Based Providers. It applies until 31 August 2026. Providers should ensure they are using the most up-to-date version for compliance and regularly check for any subsequent revisions published by the Department for Education.
What is the difference between this framework and guidance for childminders?
This specific publication of the EYFS Statutory Framework is tailored for group and school-based providers. While the core principles are consistent, childminders have a separate, dedicated EYFS framework that includes specific considerations and requirements relevant to their unique home-based setting. Providers should always use the framework applicable to their setting type.
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.