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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.

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.

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.

Rawmarsh Nursery School’s 2YO Learning Environment Redevelopment

Discover the instant and highly positive impact of a ‘2-3yrs Complete Classroom’ on children’s learning and development at Rawmarsh Nursery.

Delivering EYFS Training and Support: Watergrove Trust

Explore how Watergrove Trust enhanced Communication, Language and Literacy learning outcomes through expert EYFS training and support.

Unlocking the Power and Potential of Block Play in EYFS

Block play offers a wealth of learning opportunities across the curriculum, especially with story telling through small world or role play.

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.

EYFS Classroom Setup Tips: Getting Ready For The New School Year

Discover essential EYFS classroom setup tips for organising your space, planning resources, and creating a productive learning environment.

Transforming EYFS: Strategic Review Consultancy at Oldfield Brow Primary

Discover how Oldfield Brow Primary School enhanced its EYFS provision through expert EYFS strategic review consultancy from Early Excellence.

Planning Ahead: Building on Children’s Starting Points in the EYFS

Assessing & understanding children’s starting points is a vital in their first few weeks. Discover how to lay the foundation for effective planning.

Building on Children’s Interests in the EYFS

If you are building a learning relationship around children’s interests in EYFS, the learning environment will be the 1st key consideration.