{"product_id":"new-2026-early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards","title":"NEW! 2026 Early years qualification requirements and standards","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"govuk-grid-column-two-thirds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gem-c-heading govuk-!-margin-bottom-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"govuk-caption-xl gem-c-heading__context\"\u003eStatutory guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"gem-c-heading__text govuk-heading-l\"\u003eEarly years qualification requirements and standards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGH QUALITY, PRINTED BOUND AND PROTECTED COPY!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"govuk-grid-column-two-thirds\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gem-c-lead-paragraph\"\u003eThe qualifications that staff must hold to be included in the specified staff:child ratios at levels 2, 3 and 6 of the early years foundation stage (EYFS).\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor group and school-based providers, and awarding organisations and training providers offering qualifications in early years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gem-c-lead-paragraph\"\u003eDated: 13 July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gem-c-lead-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective: 1 September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gem-c-lead-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis document sets out the minimum qualification and experience requirements that group and school-based providers2 must ensure their staff meet to be recognised as level 2, level 3 or level 6 members of staff for the purpose of working within the EYFS staff:child ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gem-c-lead-paragraph\"\u003eProviders must refer to these requirements to determine at which level a member of staff can be included in the staff:child ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a FREE government document. When purchasing this item you are paying for a printing and binding service.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you would like the link to the FREE download please contact us and we will be happy to direct you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CR Hut","offers":[{"title":"Bound","offer_id":56452293165437,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unbound","offer_id":56452293198205,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1650\/6235\/files\/2_d2c55bb6-7eae-4639-bf19-b5b3aa53326e.png?v=1789720665","url":"https:\/\/www.crhut.co.uk\/products\/new-2026-early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards","provider":"CR Hut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}