
Birth to 5 Matters:
non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage
Professional development resources to support Birth to 5 Matters
For reference
Foundations of highest quality provision for children
- Principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Promoting voice and inclusion
- Play
- Care
- Quality improvement and leadership
- Transitions
A Unique Child
- Child development
- Self-regulation
- Learners for life: Characteristics of Effective Learning
- Inclusive practice and equalities
Positive Relationships
Enabling Environments
Learning and Development
Birth to 5 Matters has been developed by the Early Years Coalition, composed of the following 16 early years sector organisations.