Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework is mandatory for all early years providers in England. This includes
- maintained schools;
- non-maintained schools;
- independent schools;
- providers on the Early Years Register;
- providers registered with an early years childminder agency.
The requirements, in this section, help create high quality settings which:
- are welcoming, safe and stimulating
- where children are able to enjoy learning and grow in confidence.