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Andy Burt

Andy Burt

Andy Burt

Curriculum Consultant & EYFS Trainer

Andy Burt
Andy is a highly experienced and dynamic Consultant, Teacher and Senior Leader, who specialises in helping practitioners to develop high quality practice in the EYFS and KS1. His previous roles include teaching from Nursery to Year 2,  EYFS Leader, Deputy Headteacher and Advanced Skills Teacher. In his classroom practice, Andy developed creative and innovative approaches to learning over a number of years. In 2011, Andy co-wrote the text Understanding How Young Children Learn Through Play in collaboration with Professor Pat Broadhead. The book was published by Routledge in 2011 and has since become a key text on childhood studies and early childhood education courses.


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Big, Big Maths: Working with Maths on a Large Scale

May

05

2027

Big, Big Maths: Working with Maths on a Large Scale

Join this session with your team and gain practical ideas to stimulate maths outdoors.


Online
90 Minutes
From £45.00
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Developing Quality Teaching and Learning in Reception

Jan

27

2027

Developing Quality Teaching and Learning in Reception

Placing the Reception Year in the Spotlight


Online
6 Hours or 4.5 Hours
From £145.00
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Evaluate and Strengthen Outdoor Provision and Practice

Nov

25

2026

Evaluate and Strengthen Outdoor Provision and Practice

Evaluative Session for Head Teachers & Leaders: Exploring Expectations & Implications


2.5 Hours
From £85.00
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EYFS Online Learning Walk

Jan

18

2027

EYFS Online Learning Walk

Join us for an online guided tour of our EYFS Interactive Environment and the opportunity to gain practical advice and support from our experienced consultants


  • price change 2022
Online
1 Hour
From £25.00
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Guided Learning Walk Exploring Outdoor Provision

Nov

25

2026

Guided Learning Walk Exploring Outdoor Provision

Ways to Elevate Learning within the Outdoor Environment


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From £25.00
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How Effective is your KS1?

Dec

01

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How Effective is your KS1?

Exploring the Expectations & Implications for Leaders


2.5 Hours
From £85.00
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How to Build on Children's Interests

Feb

03

2027

How to Build on Children's Interests

Taking a Close Look at Curriculum Opportunities: An essential workshop for all EYFS practitioners who are looking to refresh their knowledge to ensure effective...


1.5 Hours
From £45.00
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How to Secure Effective Interactions

Nov

18

2026

How to Secure Effective Interactions

How good are your interactions with children?


Online
90 Minutes
From £45.00
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Is Everything OK with your EYFS?

Nov

24

2026

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Exploring the Expectations & Implications for Leaders


2.5 hours
From £85.00
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Let's Get Talking in the EYFS

Nov

18

2026

Let's Get Talking in the EYFS

For EYFS practitioners who are looking to develop their understanding of language and communication


  • price change 2022
6 Hours or 4.5 Hours
From £145.00
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Let's Step Outside in the EYFS

Nov

09

2026

Let's Step Outside in the EYFS

Designed for EYFS leaders and practitioners focusing on how to plan for outdoor learning


  • price change 2022
Online
6 Hours or 4.5 Hours
From £145.00
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Let's Take Mark Making into Writing in the EYFS

Nov

18

2026

Let's Take Mark Making into Writing in the EYFS

How to Develop Keen, Enthusiastic Writers: Practical ideas to promote children’s passion, confidence and skill from early mark making to confident writing


  • price change 2022
Online
90 Minutes
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Rethinking the Learning Environment in KS1

Jan

11

2027

Rethinking the Learning Environment in KS1

Getting started with Continuous Provision in KS1


  • price change 2022
Online
6 Hours or 4.5 Hours
From £145.00
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Strengthening Adult Interactions in the EYFS

Nov

11

2026

Strengthening Adult Interactions in the EYFS

Developing Partners in Play and Learning


Norfolk
6 Hours or 4.5 Hours
From £145.00
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Strengthening Language Support in the EYFS

Jan

11

2027

Strengthening Language Support in the EYFS

For EYFS practitioners who are looking to support children who may need more targeted intervention for communication and language


Online
1.5 Hours
From £45.00
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Strengthening Writing Outcomes in the EYFS

Nov

24

2026

Strengthening Writing Outcomes in the EYFS

Inspire young writers and raise standards in writing in the EYFS


6 Hours or 4.5 Hours
From £145.00
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Supporting Children's Self-Initiated Learning

Mar

18

2027

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Consider How to Use Continuous Provision Effectively


1 Hour & 30 Minutes
From £45.00
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Nov

25

2026

Unlocking the Potential of Your Outdoors

Development Session for Teaching Teams


2 Hours
From £55.00
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Unpicking the Gender Gap in the EYFS

Apr

20

2027

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Full Day Course
From £145.00
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