These regulations amend the 2012 Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations to update the date referenced in regulation 3 to February 10, 2025.

This change is in response to a revised Qualifications Document outlining updated training and qualification requirements for early years providers.

The update facilitates the introduction of an experience-based route for early years practitioners to gain Level 3 status, impacting staff:child ratios.

The changes affect early years providers in England and Wales and are backed by the Childcare Act 2006.

The Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations Order 2025 appoints Sir Ian Bauckham as the Chief Regulator of Qualifications and Examinations in England, effective February 6th, 2025.

This appointment is authorized by the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and applies specifically to England.

The Order clarifies the title and commencement date for this new role.

The Exempt Charities Order 2025, effective February 6th, 2025, designates St Mary's University, Twickenham as an exempt charity under the Charities Act 2011.

This exemption prevents registration with the Charity Commission and limits the Commission's powers, barring advisory roles at the charity's request and inquiries initiated by a principal regulator (in this case, the Office for Students).