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Early Years (Reception)
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards for learning and development from birth to five. In school, Reception teachers plan for the seven areas of learning and assess children against the Early Learning Goals at the end of the year.
Browse our Reception maths packs EYFS overview on GOV.UK
Our packs
Maths is first. Other areas of learning will follow.
The seven areas of learning
Prime areasSpecific areas
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Self-regulation, managing self and building relationships.
Self-regulation, managing self and building relationships.
Department for Education guidance
The official EYFS documents. Each opens a page here that lists the documents with direct HTML and PDF links, so you do not have to go through GOV.UK first.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. 2 documents with direct links.Development Matters
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage. 2 documents with direct links.Early years foundation stage profile handbook
Guidance on completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment. 1 document with direct links.Early years foundation stage profile assessment support
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment support for school leaders and practitioners.Early years foundation stage: exemplification materials
To support teachers in making early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) judgements. 1 document with direct links.Early years foundation stage profile return
Guide for local authorities and schools submitting early years foundation stage profile data for 2026. 1 document with direct links.
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. 2 documents with direct links.Development Matters
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage. 2 documents with direct links.Early years foundation stage profile handbook
Guidance on completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment. 1 document with direct links.Early years foundation stage profile assessment support
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) profile assessment support for school leaders and practitioners.Early years foundation stage: exemplification materials
To support teachers in making early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP) judgements. 1 document with direct links.Early years foundation stage profile return
Guide for local authorities and schools submitting early years foundation stage profile data for 2026. 1 document with direct links.
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