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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.

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Supporting Children with SEND: What makes an Inclusive Early Years Classroom?

Supporting Children with SEND: Explore 5 key considerations to ensure that our EYFS learning environment is inclusive for all children.

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Rudolf Steiner: His Philosophy, Steiner Schools, Waldorf Education and Legacy in Education

Uncover the true meaning of continuous provision in early years education and how it supports child development and effective learning characteristics.

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Mud Kitchen Ideas: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Learning

A wealth of Mud Kitchen ideas, practical tips and solutions to develop your own outstanding mud kitchen area and maximise mud kitchen play.

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Friedrich Froebel: His Principles, Play Theory, and Legacy in Education

Discover Friedrich Froebel’s principles and how his theory of play inspires modern continuous provision in early years education.

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Continuous Provision in KS1 – just until Christmas?

Before changing your Continuous Provision in KS1, reflect on your practice to ensure children’s thoughts, ideas and interests are valued.

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New to Teaching the EYFS? Survival Guide Part 1: Getting to Know Everyone

New to teaching the EYFS? Discover effective strategies for staying organised and setting achievable goals for a successful start.

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New to Teaching the EYFS? Survival Guide Part 2: Establishing Systems & Routines

Master the art of effective day-to-day EYFS systems and routines. Prioritise tasks, manage your time, and excel as a new teacher.

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New to Teaching the EYFS? Survival Guide Part 3: Making Time for Teaching

Explore the vital role of adults in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Learn about making time for Teaching and the balancing act.

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Nurturing Children’s Self-Confidence and Security in the EYFS

Learn how to nurture children’s self-confidence and security in the EYFS. Discover key principles and practices for promoting emotional wellbeing.

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Maximising Learning in Continuous Provision – The Water Area

Is your water area packed with a wealth of opportunities for scientific and mathematical thinking, and storying and developing narrative?

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Continuous Provision in Key Stage One Top Ten Tips for Getting Started
Continuous Provision in Key Stage One: Top Ten Tips for Getting Started

Explore Continuous Provision in KS1 with our top ten tips for creating an environment where children can explore, engage, and extend their learning.

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Storming It Outdoors! The Fantastic Learning Possibilities of Cold, Wet & Windy Weather

Make the most of outdoor learning in unpredictable weather. Prepare for changes and embrace the benefits of outdoor education for EYFS and KS1.

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