Ofsted inspections:EIF whatinspections EY providers and practitionersthe need to knowEYFS

We’re often asked lots of questions and encounter many myths about our EIF inspections. TheseCurrently, we’re being asked about the revised EYFS framework, which came into force on 1 September 2021. We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions on the EYFS and on inspection practice below. However, we encourage people to get in touch if they come across other frequent misunderstandings.

So, we’ve developed these pages willto help all registered early years providers and schools delivering the EYFS with what they need to know.

ContactWe’re enquiries@ofsted.gov.uknot within referencethe game of tricking people or catching them out. We’re looking to thissee pagesettings ifand youschools haveas anythey furtherare. questions.We do not want people worrying about what they think we require, when that may not be the case.