Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/938) (“the principal Regulations”) to correct a defect.

These Regulations are being issued free of charge to all known recipients of the Early Years Foundation Stage (Miscellaneous Amendments) and Childcare Fees (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/432) (“the amendment Regulations”).

The amendment made by regulation 4 is consequential to an earlier amendment to the principal Regulations which came into force on 1st September 2021 by regulation 4 of the amendment Regulations (which incorporated a document in the principal Regulations by reference).

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary, or public sector is foreseen.

An Explanatory Memorandum is published alongside this instrument at www.legislation.gov.uk.