Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a term defined in Section 39 of the British government's Childcare Act 2006.Childcare Act 2006 online pdf The EYFS comprises a set of Welfare Requirements and a set of Learning and Development Requirements,EYFS Learning and Development requirements online pdf which must be followed by providers of care for children below 5 years old – the age of compulsory education in the United Kingdom.