Early Years Teaching and Learning Policy (2025)

A policy to be used in Early Years detailing how it works, why and specific processes. This is structured around the 3 I’s; Intent, Implementation and Impact. This is editable for your school or setting.

This comprehensive Teaching and Learning Policy outlines your setting’s commitment to providing high-quality early education that inspires, engages, and supports every child’s development. Perfect for nurseries, pre-schools, and childminders, this editable policy is aligned with the EYFS framework and showcases your approach to purposeful, play-based learning.

Ideal for Ofsted preparation or strengthening your setting’s ethos, this policy covers:

• Your teaching principles and learning environment

• The role of the adult in scaffolding learning

• Supporting individual needs and inclusive practice

• Planning, assessment, and continuous provision

• Promoting curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning

• EYFS-aligned
• Suitable for all early years settings
• Fully editable and easy to personalise

Demonstrate your professional approach to early education with confidence and clarity.
A must-have for inspections, staff inductions, and parent transparency.

Please also see our other policies here.

Last Updated June 2025

All our planning has been carefully created by experienced qualified primary school teachers with QTS therefore you can be sure that your planning will achieve your outcomes and aims.