I have been a advocate of structured play based learning in the classroom for many years, in both the EYFS and beyond. So imagine when I heard this recently… “In Reception they just play. Children in Year One have to be doing more formal, focused work.” Hold on…! Stop the bus a minute…! Just playing? … Read more
Continuous or Enhanced Provision? For me… ⭐️ Continuous Provision refers to the resources and learning areas that are available all the time. ⭐️ Enhancements are things that you add into those areas to promote engagement, link to a theme or book or as a way of addressing identified needs or areas of focus. An example … Read more
The changes to planning, assessment and observation for the EYFS 2021 have got me reflecting on how we will be approaching next year… I had my first planning meeting in preparation for next year this week. Lots of changes afoot for us (change in class dynamic to Reception/ Year 1 alongside the EYFS reforms). I … Read more
With offers day having been and gone, and September fast approaching, many parents (and children) are beginning to feel anxious about the move to “big school”! For the last 8 years, I have been a Reception Class Teacher- the smiley face at the gate, telling parents it will all be fine and your children have … Read more