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New EYFS from September includes new safer sleeping and recruitment measures

The DfE has published the new versions of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which come into force from September 2026.

This latest iteration includes new requirements for safer sleeping and recruitment, measures on banned dog breeds and guidance on screen time for under fives.

Tim McLachlan, Chief Executive of NDNA said: “We welcome the Department for Education’s clarity within the EYFS on a number of points, most notably safer sleeping, checks for volunteers and the guidance on screen time.

“We are continuing urgent discussions with the DfE about the implications of elements of its new safer sleeping guidance, particularly the changes relating to coracles, and the support the sector needs to implement these short-notice requirements in time for September.

“NDNA provided expert advice on the development of the new screen use guidance and we hope providers will find this useful. We will develop a new template policy for nurseries on this vital issue and how settings can work with parents to ensure that children do not exceed the recommended screen time during the day at nursery and home.”

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Schools with nurseries more than twice as likely to be given “needs attention” grading: Government should refocus childcare policy

An investigation by National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has revealed that Ofsted gradings show that far more schools with early years provision are receiving “needs attention” grades.

Several high profile sector figures spoke at NDNA’s conference in Liverpool

Several high profile sector figures spoke at NDNA’s conference in Liverpool on Friday 5 June, with some using it as a platform to make important new announcements.

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