In the first article of this new series, we explore the planned reforms around safeguarding, their key drivers and the themes that have informed the changes.
Following the Government's consultation in 2024, which sought views on proposals to strengthen the safeguarding requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage, the Department for Education (DfE) produced its response. The consultation response in October published the rationale for change, documented respondents’ input and set out the changes that will come into effect through a new EYFS in September 2025.
Th ere is no doubt that reforms are needed. As with previous amendments, the EYFS 2025 will capture areas where change is most needed and where weaknesses have been identified. The key themes that form part of the changes, some of which are new and some already in place but have been further developed, have the potential to impact positively upon safeguarding and child protection practices in early years provision.
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