It is directed that the provisions in F1Sections 1 and 2 of the Document F3that, by virtue of their use of the word “must”, express requirements, have effect for the purposes of specifying the learning and development requirements M1 under section 39(1)(a) of the Act.

Early years providers M2 to whom section 40 of the Act (duty to implement Early Years Foundation Stage) applies must have regard to the F2matters in F4the relevant provisions of the Document in securing that the early years provision they provide meets the learning and development requirements.