Updated for 2026
Whether you’re a new early years leader looking to create your first EYFS leader file or are an experienced foundation stage lead wanting to ensure your EYFS folder contains all the documents you need, this EYFS Leader Folder Pack is ideal for you. With 30 editable templates and full guidance, it’ll walk you through what you could include in your EYFS leader folder - digital or paper-based - and why you need to include it. Suitable for EYFS leaders who work within a primary school as well as those in group-based settings such as nurseries and preschools, this pack will save you both time and energy in creating your subject leader file.

This pack includes:

• EYFS Leader Folder Checklist
• EYFS Curriculum Overview Checklist
• EYFS Summary Overview
• EYFS Leader Yearly Planner
• EYFS Ofsted Grade Descriptor Grids
• EYFS Self-Evaluation Form
• EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Checklist
• EYFS Improvement Plan
• EYFS Improvement Plan Checklist
• EYFS Action Plan
• EYFS Leader Self-Review
• EYFS Intent, Implementation and Impact Checklist
• EYFS Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement Checklist
• Learning Walk Template (EYFS)
• Work Scrutiny Template (EYFS)
• EYFS Personal Development, Wellbeing and Enrichment Audit
• EYFS Intervention and Provision Mapping
• EYFS Provision Map
• EYFS Learning Environment Audit
• EYFS Resource Audit and Inventory
• EYFS Pupil Progress Meeting
• EYFS Link Governor Meeting Report
• EYFS Report to Governors
• EYFS Pupil Voice Survey
• EYFS Staff Voice Survey
• EYFS Parent Feedback Survey
• Staff EYFS Knowledge Audit
• EYFS Practitioner Skills Audit
• Professional Development Plan and Record
• Supervision Meeting Template

Further EYFS leadership resources can be found on our Honeyguide SLS website.