The EYFS September 2025 changes bring important updates for nursery managers, and with them, new compliance responsibilities. From recruitment checks to staff file audits, there’s a lot to stay on top of to make sure your nursery is fully compliant.

What the EYFS September 2025 Changes Mean for Nurseries

One of the key updates in September 2025 relates to pre-employment checks, particularly around references. These requirements come on top of the existing essentials: maths and English qualifications, manager suitability checks, paediatric first aid, and right-to-work documentation. For busy nursery leaders, it can feel like a lot to manage.

How Early Years HR Supports Nursery Managers

That’s where Early Years HR can help. Founded by Sophie Haylock, a Chartered CIPD member with over 12 years’ experience in the early years sector, we specialise in supporting nurseries with practical and affordable HR solutions. Sophie has worked as an HR manager for a nursery group, opened nurseries of her own, and advised both individual settings and groups – so she understands the challenges first-hand.

Updated Recruitment and Staff File Checklist (EYFS 2025)

To make compliance easier, we’ve updated our Recruitment and Staff File Checklist in line with the EYFS September 2025 requirements. Used successfully with many clients as part of HR audits, this tool helps nursery managers ensure staff files are up to date and compliant.

For a one-off payment, you can download the checklist, tailor it to your setting, and use it as both a recruitment guide and an ongoing audit tool.

Affordable HR Support for Nurseries: Pay-As-You-Go Solutions

With new documents being added regularly to our online shop, and pay-as-you-go HR support available whenever you need it, you only pay for what you use.

Stay ahead of the EYFS September 2025 changes.
👉 Download our updated Early Years Recruitment Checklist today

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