Guides for nurseries, childminders and schools

The rules that change what you tell parents, explained in plain English. Every guide is checked against GOV.UK and dated, and links to its sources.

EYFS

• The EYFS statutory framework 2026, in plain English. Which version to use, the seven areas, ratios and what to share with parents.
• EYFS changes from September 2026. Safer sleep, screen use, banned dog breeds, DBS checks for volunteers, and what to update.

Ofsted

• Ofsted report cards on your nursery website. The five-point grades, and when the old Outstanding or Good logo has to come down.
• What a nursery website must include. What DfE and the EYFS expect you to publish for parents.
• Nursery website checklist. 24 things parents and inspectors look for.

Fees and funding

• Publishing chargeable extras. What DfE’s funding guidance says about showing extra charges on your website.
• What a nursery website costs. Published prices from nursery website companies, over three years.

Schools

• What a school website must include. The statutory list for maintained schools and academies, with deadlines.