New to EYFS Resources Pack

A pack of resources and support designed specifically for those “New to EYFS”, including guides, planning and editable resources.

Designed by experienced and currently practicing EYFS Lead Teachers, this resource is here to support you in the first year of teaching in EYFS. Whether you are an ECT and teaching nursery or Reception is your first class, or an experienced teacher making the move into EYFS, this pack brings together a range of supportive advice guides and resources covering continuous provision to timetabling, while keeping development at the heart of your practice.

Here’s what’s included:

1- Timetables

• Timetabling support guide- including managing additional adults
• Visual timetable resource
• Editable timetable templates

2- Continuous Provision

• Continuous Provision Guide- including how to set up a skeleton CP in September, progression in provision
• Continuous Provision Planning- linked to skills and play behaviour, detailing resources, adult prompts, questioning and vocabulary and links for each area to the EYFS curriculum
• “I am…” posters for continuous provision- supporting teachers and other staff to see what learning is happening in each area (also great for SLT and subject leaders)
• Learning Environment Guide- including support to set up each area, prompts for environment planning and images detailing organisation, etc.

3- Curriculum

• Curriculum Guide- including how to design a curriculum and key ideas for designing a curriculum
• Curriculum Plan

Whether you’re an ECT with your first class or a seasoned teacher moving to EYFS for the first time- this pack gives you the tools and support to prepare your classroom and have a fantastic year.

How can I use this resource in my setting?

This isn’t just a set of documents to read — it’s a practical toolkit to use all year long:

• Use the Learning Environment Guide to set up your provision with confidence in September.
• Follow the Continuous Provision Planning to shape purposeful provision and link it clearly to the EYFS curriculum.
• Refer to the “I am…” posters to support adults’ understanding of provision and explain learning to SLT or subject leaders.
• Build a workable daily routine with the Timetable Guide and Editable Templates.
• Use the Curriculum Guide to shape or refine your EYFS curriculum with clear, practical steps.

It’s the kind of resource you’ll come back to again and again, whether you’re designing your provision, leading a team, or just looking for a bit of clarity during a hectic term.

💡 All Planning and Support Documents are also available inside the Is it Time to Play? Membership – giving you access to hundreds of planning resources for no additional cost.