Objectives and accessibility

Although participation in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is voluntary, most children attend some form of pre-school or nursery education, either full- or part-time, with very few children remaining at home until the start of compulsory education (the term following their fifth birthday). 

Requirements for childminders and child ratios

The requirements of a childminder in England are set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.