Were often asked lots of questions about our EIF inspections. These pages will help registered early years providers and schools delivering the EYFS with what they need to know.
Contact enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk with reference to this page if you have any further questions.
Updates to this page
Published 22 July 2021 Last updated 22 October 2024 +show all updates
See 'Summary of changes'.
See 'Summary of changes'.
Updates throughout to reflect new versions of the EYFS framework for childminders and schools and group-based provision that came into effect on 4 January 2024.
See 'Summary of changes' for details.
See 'Summary of changes' for details.
See 'Summary of changes' for details.
Added information about how we prioritise early years inspections.