Hi, the legal status of EYFS 2014 is that it's statutory, meaning it is a mandatory requirement for all registered child care providers to have in place.
EYFS 2014 on gov.uk quote from page 4
What legislation does this framework refer to?
• The learning and development requirements are given legal force by an Order3 made under section 39(1)(a) of the Childcare Act 2006.
• The safeguarding and welfare requirements are given legal force by Regulations4 made under section 39(1)(b) of the Childcare Act 2006.
You can read the overarching principles of EYFS on pages 5 & 6
National guidance includes;
Early learning and childcare: guidance for providers
EYFS progress check at age 2: a know how guide
The school milk subsidy scheme: guidance
Local guidance are materials that your Local Authority or maybe Childminding association have issued for use in your, and other local settings.
Hth