EYFS Statutory Framework 2026:
Key Changes for Childminders

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Effective 1 September 2026 | For Childminders

Course Modules

This mini course supports childminders to develop knowledge and understanding of the key changes to Section 3 of the EYFS Statutory Framework 2026.

understand what has changed in the EYFS 2026 framework specifically for childminders
identify the new requirements for DBS checks covering volunteers and assistants
recognise the updated and widened disclosure obligations for childminding assistants
understand the new requirement for written references and the extension to current employees
apply the lowered threshold for notifying Ofsted or your CMA of harm or abuse
understand the broader scope of whistleblowing across all aspects of provision
apply the updated vaping guidance accurately and communicate it to household members
ensure all children have daily access to outdoor play or planned outdoor activities
calculate ratios correctly across your whole provision, including where more than one room is used
understand the rules on assistants in sole charge and when written parental permission is required

This course supports practical improvements in compliance, policy, and professional confidence in your childminding setting.

ensures your practice is aligned with the EYFS 2026 statutory requirements from 1 September 2026
reduces the risk of non-compliance during Ofsted or CMA inspection
supports confident, accurate policy and procedure updates specific to childminding
strengthens your safeguarding practice with an updated understanding of harm thresholds and notification duties
builds confidence in managing assistant suitability, disclosure obligations, and written references
ensures your vaping guidance, outdoor access records, and ratio calculations reflect the 2026 framework
demonstrates a proactive commitment to CPD and professional development
provides evidence of staff briefing and self-directed learning ahead of the September 2026 deadline

This course supports professional practice aligned with the EYFS 2026 statutory requirements for childminders.

aligns directly with Section 3 of the EYFS Statutory Framework 2026, effective 1 September 2026
covers all updated and new requirements relevant to childminders, including volunteer checks, written references, harm notification, whistleblowing, vaping, outdoor access, and ratio counting
references the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and its impact on regulated activity and DBS requirements
supports compliance with Ofsted and Childminder Agency (CMA) inspection expectations
provides a certificate of completion for CPD and training records
developed by RQF Ofqual certified early years experts with 25+ years of sector experience
suitable for use as evidence of self-directed CPD and professional updating ahead of the September 2026 deadline