This conversation delves into the significant reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) set to take effect in September 2025. The discussion highlights the reasons behind these changes, focusing on enhancing safety standards, particularly during mealtimes, and the introduction of a paediatric first aid mandate. It also covers the tightening of recruitment processes, the standardisation of safeguarding roles, and the necessity for a whistleblowing policy. The conversation concludes with a practical action plan for early years settings to prepare for these reforms.