Join the Early Excellence community and explore a wide range of news items, inspirational updates and practical guidance across the EYFS and into Key Stage 1. Take a look below and get ready to take your early years and KS1 practice and provision forward. You will also find that some blogs are available in Podcast format too, offering you and your team an easy way to keep up to date and enhance your CPD.
Read the EYFS Updates October 2023. Explore the DfE response to the consultation on regulatory changes for early years education.
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Stay ahead of the curve with our in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s latest Early Years Review, which spotlights the vital Prime Areas of learning.
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Explore the latest Ofsted updates and learn how to navigate these changes with our comprehensive blog. Get essential insights.
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Intensive catch-up strategies in education may fill some gaps with older children but those in KS1 have missed the all-important EYFS.
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The DfE released three short videos titled Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Reforms. Reflect on the key messages and the questions raised.
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Implementing the new EYFS Framework: Learn about the importance of assessment and why it should be a key priority for schools and settings.
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Navigating the post-lockdown challenges for Y1 students in 2021. Discover strategies to support their well-being and academic progress.
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Explore the changes to EYFS Policy, drawing on valuable feedback from early adopter schools and sharing the latest education headlines.
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Meaningful experiences give young children an opportunity to embed learning and often provide holistic learning experiences, even at home.
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Transient art using natural materials or loose parts is perfect for encouraging children’s creative ideas and mathematical thinking.
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Understanding the challenges faced by EYFS teachers in lockdown. Explore the importance of balancing education and well-being during this time.
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Understanding Development Matters, the non-statutory curriculum guidance which supports delivery of the recently revised EYFS.
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