The EYFS framework was implemented in the UK in 2008 in response to research that showed the correlation between quality childcare and children's future learning and development.
It applies to childminders, maintained nurseries, pre-schools, infant schools and the Reception year in primary schools and is intended to be a tool offering comprehensive guidance to support and enhance children's learning and development until age five.
The EYFS highlights three prime areas and four specific areas of learning and development that early education and care must be focused around.
The framework built on and replaced Birth to Three Matters, the Foundation Stage and national standards for daycare.
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