EYFS teachers, September is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about getting your classroom ready for the new school year. And that’s why I have written this blog! Getting September Ready for EYFS Teachers goes hand in hand with the September Collection, complete with FREE posters, in depth guides, training, planning … Read more
Today, I want to dig a little deeper into the common themes that are present when planning engaging learning experiences through provision. Because whatever your preferred teaching pedagogy, there’s planning involved! My approach- hybrid! Meaning I like to take elements of lots of different approaches and shape it to fit my style and my children, … Read more
Hello to all gearing up for a brand new term! As we embark on the exciting journey of a fresh start, it’s the perfect time to equip ourselves with practical tips for preparing for a new term . Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newly-minted primary teacher, these practical tips are designed to help … Read more
Today, we unpack two essential buddies in the classroom – Continuous Provision and Enhanced Provision. These are often terms associated with EYFS, but you’ll know that I advocate (and am now supporting) continuous and enhanced provision for learning in KS1, having used them myself with a year 1 class… so let’s dive in! Continuous Provision: … Read more
Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Learning in the EYFS: Practical Tips for Early Years Teachers What better way to ignite children’s curiosity, stimulate their senses, and nurture their love for learning than by unlocking the power of outdoor learning in the EYFS? I want to delve into some of the benefits of outdoor learning and … Read more
EYFS provision audits are fundamental to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching and learning experiences in your setting, but it can sometimes seem that an audit is “going through the motions” or simply a checklist of things you “should” have available for children. I’m here to explain why I think a more holistic approach to … Read more
The end of the Christmas holidays are upon us and it’s finally time to remember what day of the week it is, drag out our workwear from the sea of Christmas sparkles in our wardrobes and get stuck into the new term. Some of us are ready to get back to routine, some of us … Read more
Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times in the calendar for young children (and older children and *ahem* adults) and an experience we can bring into our EYFS settings. I’ve seen lots of posts on social media talking about so-called craptivities. This refers to adult led activities which have a set outcome for … Read more
In the Early Years, we play a key role in helping children to build relationships by helping children to foster friendships in the Early Years. Next week marks “Anti- Bullying Week 2023”, an initiative from the Anti- Bullying Alliance, to help stamp out bullying in our schools. It’s a great time to not only ensure … Read more
On 27th October 2023, the DfE published the summary of their responses to the consultation on the proposed changes to requirements in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The DfE asked for practitioners views on 25 proposed changes to the EYFS and following the consultation period has stated that it will “proceed with implementing the majority … Read more
Should enhanced and focused tasks in the early years be linked to a theme? The short answer is no, focused tasks and enhanced provision planning should not always be linked to a theme. But if I was to stop there that wouldn’t be very useful to you and it certainly wouldn’t make much of a … Read more
How should I enhance provision in my Early Years setting? What is continuous provision in the early years? Provision is usually talked about in terms of Continuous Provision and Enhanced Provision. Here’s a quick summary of the differences between the two. Continuous provision Continuous provision is made up of the resources and activities that are … Read more