Early years online self-evaluation form (SEF) and guidance - For settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage

02 Nov 2009 Ofsted

Ref: 080104

The early years self-evaluation form (EY SEF) is now available for you to complete online and we encourage you to use this: https://online.ofsted.gov.uk/onlineofsted/public/launchportal.aspx.

Please see the important note below regarding the amendments that were made in October.

In order to complete your EY SEF online, you will need a unique password from Ofsted called an Ofsted Security Token (OST) and the guidelines on how to complete the online form. If you have not already received this, please contact us on 0300 123 3153. Please have your URN to hand when you contact us.

Alternatively, the EY SEF is available in two downloadable formats.

• Word version - SEF can be filled in by hand or on your computer

• PDF version - SEF can be filled in by hand

There is an EY SEF guidance document to help you.

The EY SEF should be read in conjunction with Are you ready for your inspection? and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Online early years self-evaluation form amendments – October 2009

We amended the online EY SEF on Thursday 29 October 2009 to incorporate the changes to the early years inspection judgements.

These amendments significantly changed the number and description of the form sections and judgements.

We have produced a guidance document Online early years self-evaluation form amendments to help explain the changes that have been made.

Available downloads

Reports are presented in either AdobePDF or Microsoft® Word format.

Download the Adobe Reader software directly from Adobe.

Download the Word View software directly from Microsoft.

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