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# 2020 No. 444 

# CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS, ENGLAND 

The Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development and Welfare Requirements) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 

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The Secretary of State for Education makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 39(1), 42(1) to (3A), 43(1), 44(1) to (4) and 104(2) of the Childcare Act 2006( a ) (the 2006 Act). 

In accordance with section 42(A1) of the 2006 Act( b ) the Secretary of State has consulted the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation and other appropriate persons. 

In accordance with section 43(2) of the 2006 Act, the Secretary of State has consulted Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills and other appropriate persons. 

## Citation and commencement 

## PART 1 

## Introductory 

1.  These Regulations may be cited as the Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development and Welfare Requirements) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 24th April 2020. 

## Review 

2.  The Secretary of State must, before the 25th September 2020, review the effectiveness of the amendments made by these Regulations. 

