September Set Up Mini Guides | EYFS and KS1

A set of clear, practical poster guides designed to support EYFS and KS1 teachers in setting up their continuous provision classroom ready for September. Created by an experienced EYFS and KS1 teacher, these mini guides bring together the key elements of a well-prepared learning environment in one accessible, easy-to-use resource — helping you feel calm, organised and ready to teach from day one.

What’s Included?

• Learning Environment Overview
• Curriculum Overview
• Continuous Provision Overview
• Timetable Overview
• Planning Overview

Why Teachers Love It

• Brings clarity to the often overwhelming task of September set up
• Covers the key areas of classroom preparation in one place
• Supports less experienced teachers and ECTs in understanding what a well-prepared provision classroom looks like
• Easy to work through at your own pace over the summer
• Reduces back-to-school pressure by giving you a clear starting point

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Use as a checklist and reference guide when setting up your classroom in September
• Share with new staff, ECTs or TAs to support their understanding of provision-based classrooms
• Use alongside the full September Collection for comprehensive set up support
• Revisit individual overviews as needed throughout the autumn term
• Use as a starting point for team discussions about environment, timetable and planning

💡 This resource is also available inside the Is it Time to Play? Membership, giving members access to hundreds of planning tools, resources and professional development materials for no additional cost.