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 KS1 & EYFS Practice & Pedagogy forward. You will also find that some blogs are available as a Podcast too, offering you and your team an easy way to keep up to date and enhance your CPD.
Explore the differences between continuous provision in Year 1 and early years settings. How do they support the learning needs of children?
Read moreLearn why indoor sand area play is important, how it differs from outdoor sand play and their impact on early childhood development.
Read moreA large body of research suggests that too much colour can provide a sensory overload for our children, creating an environment where they are less likely to be highly involved and more likely to be distracted.
Read moreDiscover the importance of quality environments in early years education. Create meaningful and joyful spaces that enhance children’s learning experiences.
Read moreUncover the true meaning of continuous provision in early years education and how it supports child development and effective learning characteristics.
Read moreIs your water area packed with a wealth of opportunities for scientific and mathematical thinking, and storying and developing narrative?
Read moreCreate a positive & engaging classroom environment: Learn how to define spaces that encourage children’s involvement & imagination.
Read moreExplore the power of domestic role play in early years education & how children learn & grow through imaginative play with familiar contexts.
Read moreAre you currently reviewing your Early Years curriculum? Wondering if it is progressive? Perhaps you’re even in a spin with where to start!
Read moreExplore the challenges of transitioning from the EYFS to Year 1 and discover how to create an appropriate environment for young learners.
Read moreAssessment within the EYFS can be a minefield. If you are looking to improve the processes there are some key questions to consider.
Read moreIf you are building a learning relationship around children’s interests in EYFS, the learning environment will be the 1st key consideration.
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