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An insightful introduction to practice and provision for ECTs and those new to teaching in the EYFS.

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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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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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Personal, Social and Emotional Development
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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Outdoor whatever the weather
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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Outdoor Curriculum
The Outdoor Curriculum in all its Glory

Unlock the potential of an outdoor curriculum. Learn how to create meaningful and engaging outdoor learning experiences for children.

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The Classroom Environment – Setting Up Your New Classroom

Create a positive & engaging classroom environment: Learn how to define spaces that encourage children’s involvement & imagination.

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Developing Language
Navigating the Sea of Talk

Settings which focus on displaying key words have potentially missed the point. Acquiring new words and their context is linked to meaningful experience and talk.

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Top Tips for Effective Tidy-Up Times in the EYFS

Transform tidy-up time into a valuable learning experience. Learn how to plan and execute tidying routines that promote skills and concepts.

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Change Isn’t Always for the Better

Do your early years classroom spaces truly reflect your vision for learning? Have they come together by accident or been carefully planned?

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Characteristics of Effective Learning
Exploring the importance of the Characteristics of Effective Learning

Do we use the Characteristics effectively? Is the process of learning reflected on as much as it could be? Lets take a look.

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