The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a comprehensive framework which sets the standards for learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. It builds on and replaces the previously existing statutory Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage, the non-statutory Birth to three matters framework, and the regulatory frameworks in the National standards for under-8s' day care and childminding. All registered Early Years providers and schools are required to use the EYFS from September 2008.

Hard copies have been distributed via local authorities and are made up of the Statutory framework and Practice guidance booklets, Principles into practice cards, wall Poster and CD-Rom.