These Regulations amend the Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/938) (the “2012 Regulations”). Regulation 2 amends regulation 3(4) of the 2012 Regulations to give effect to a revised “Qualifications Document”, which is the document entitled “Early years qualification requirements and standards” dated 10th February 2025 and published by the Secretary of State on the gov.uk website.