Inspection & Compliance

EYFS Changes 2026

Stay up to date with the latest EYFS framework updates and understand what they mean for your setting and daily practice.

Ideal for all early years professionals preparing for the latest EYFS requirements.

Enrol now - £15.00

Course Details

Everything you need to know before enrolling.

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

✓ Understand the latest EYFS safeguarding and welfare updates.

✓ Implement safer recruitment and whistleblowing requirements.

✓ Strengthen procedures for child absence monitoring and emergency contacts.

✓ Apply the latest guidance for privacy, toileting, and intimate care.

✓ Understand updates relating to paediatric first aid and safeguarding training.

✓ Review policies and practice to ensure compliance with the latest EYFS framework.

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Key Updates Covered

The course explores the latest EYFS changes, including:

🛡️ Safer Recruitment
Understanding safer recruitment expectations and responsibilities.

📞 Child Absence Monitoring & Emergency Contacts
Managing unexplained absences and maintaining accurate emergency information.

🥗 Safer Eating and Nutrition
Updated expectations around food safety and healthy practice.

🎓 Safeguarding Training
Understanding the latest safeguarding training requirements.

❤️ Paediatric First Aid
Requirements for students, trainees, and staff.

📢 Whistleblowing Procedures
Promoting a culture where concerns can be raised safely.

🚼 Privacy in Nappy Changing & Toileting
Supporting children's dignity and privacy.

📄 Policy Updates
Understanding changes to policy wording and statutory guidance.

🏅 Ofsted Expectations
How the changes link to inspection readiness.

🌈 EYFS Areas of Learning
A refresher on the seven areas of learning and how they remain central to practice.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

👶 Early Years Practitioners

🏡 Childminders

🏫 Nursery and Preschool Staff

👩‍🏫 Room Leaders

⭐ Managers and Leaders

🎓 Students and Apprentices

Anyone working within an EYFS setting who needs to understand the latest framework updates.

Certificate

📜 Certificate Included

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a downloadable certificate which can be used as evidence of professional development and training.

The certificate can be downloaded immediately after successful completion.

Course Features

📱 Mobile Friendly

💻 Fully Online Learning

📜 Certificate Included

🎯 Interactive Learning Activities

🤝 Learner Support Available

📅 12 Months Access

⏱ Learn at Your Own Pace

🚀 Instant Access After Enrolment

Why Choose Stepping Stones?

🌟 Designed Specifically for Childcare Professionals

📚 Practical, Workplace-Focused Learning

🎯 Easy-to-Follow Online Training

💻 Flexible Learning Around Your Schedule

🚀 Instant Access After Purchase

📜 Certificate Included

🤝 Friendly Learner Support

💷 Affordable Professional Development

🏡 Trusted by Early Years Professionals Across the UK

How It Works

Enrol Online

Purchase the course and gain instant access to your learning dashboard.

Complete the Training

Work through the course at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile.

Receive Your Certificate

Successfully complete the assessment and download your certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should complete this course?

Anyone working in an early years setting who wants to stay up to date with the latest EYFS statutory framework changes.

How long does the course take?

Approximately 20 minutes.

Is the course fully online?

Yes. The course can be completed online using a computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. A downloadable certificate is available after successful completion.

Does this course explain all of the recent EYFS updates?

Yes. It provides a clear overview of the key safeguarding, welfare, and policy changes, helping practitioners understand what has changed and how it affects everyday practice.

Training for Your Whole Team?

This course is perfect for individual learners looking to develop their knowledge and skills.

If you're a nursery owner, manager, or organisation looking to train multiple staff members, explore our Pathways and Partnership solutions.

These programmes combine training, workforce development, compliance support, and progress tracking to help settings build confident, capable, and inspection-ready teams.

Individual Course	Team Training & Pathways
✅ Instant access	🏢 Designed for nurseries and childcare settings
✅ Self-paced learning	📈 Support workforce development
✅ Certificate included	📋 Improve compliance and training oversight
✅ Ideal for individual professional development	👥 Train multiple staff members
£15	🤝 Ongoing support available