Space requirements in early years childcare settings in England

The expansion of funded childcare for working parents is supporting families and helping parents to enter work or increase their hours.

To meet demand for the expanded entitlements, additional childcare places are required. However, one of the barriers to expanding childcare provision is the indoor space requirements in the EYFS frameworks.

Therefore, we are consulting on potential options for amending the EYFS indoor space requirements. This is in addition to other initiatives planned to increase places by September 2025.