Early Years Quality Standards

The HFL Education Early Years Quality Standards (EYQS) enables schools and settings to take part in a process of self-evaluation and reflective practice.

The includes tailored support and a thorough audit of provision carried out by trained auditors. Throughout the journey of quality improvement you will be assigned a mentor who will support and guide you through the process.

The EYQS has three level of awards and evidence based tools to support through self-evaluation. The process takes up to one academic year to complete, depending on the level of award chosen.

Join the 2022/23 HfL EYQS scheme starting in September 2022

The 2022/23 EYQS scheme will launch in September 2022 with further details released in the spring 2022. Please contact the eyquality@hfleducation.org for further details or to express an interest in taking part next year.

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