Part 3E+WRegulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 2E+WRegulation of early years provision

Requirements to be met by early years providersE+W

40Duty to implement Early Years Foundation StageE+W

(1)This section applies to—

(a)early years providers providing early years provision in respect of which they are registered under this Chapter, and

(b)early years providers providing early years provision in respect of which, but for section 34(2) (exemption for provision for children aged [F12 ] or over at certain schools), they would be required to be registered under this Chapter.

(2)An early years provider to whom this section applies—

(a)must secure that the early years provision meets the learning and development requirements, and

(b)must comply with the welfare requirements.