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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Blogs

A comprehensive and insightful introduction to the principles, practices, and provision for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and those new to teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Designed to support new educators, these ECT blogs will equip you with insider knowledge and skills to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of early years education.

The Importance of Gross Motor Skills: Building Foundations for Lifelong Movement 

Discover the importance of gross motor skills for lifelong movement, for physical health, cognitive development and social skills!

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Birth to 5 Matters: Key Insights for Early Years Practitioners

Enhance your understanding of Birth to 5 Matters and its application in early childhood education. Join us in reflecting on best assessment practices and continuous provision.

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Heuristic Play
Discover the Power of Heuristic Play: Unlocking Creativity in Children

Heuristic play is a powerful tool in child development. Discover exactly what it is, the benefits and how to implement.

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Maria Montessori: Her Principles, Unstructured Time and Legacy in Education

Explore Maria Montessori’s Method and how her Unstructured Time continues to influence modern continuous provision in early years education.

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What is Continuous Provision?
What is Continuous Provision?

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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Reggio Emelia Approach - Arts & Crafts
The Reggio Emilia Approach: Principles, 100 Languages, and the Legacy in Education

Discover how the Reggio Emilia Approach inspires modern classrooms and continuous provision in early years education.

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Going Home Bags - Literacy at Home
The Best Start in Life: Encouraging Talk in the Home Environment

Support early language development through storytelling, play, fostering learning and stronger caregiver interactions with Going Home Bags.

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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
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 - Nature
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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ECT
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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