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EYFS Updates February 2025: Changes and News

A summary of some of the key headlines from DfE & Ofsted for February 2025 to help you and your team be as informed as possible.

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EYFS Updates January 2025: New Year Headlines

A summary of some of the key headlines from DfE & Ofsted as we start January 2025 to help you and your team be as informed as possible.

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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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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.

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Delivering EYFS Training and Support: Watergrove Trust

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

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Starting points blog
Reflections on ‘Strong Foundations in the First Years of School’

Explore in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s ‘Strong Foundations in the First Years of School’ report, with key insights and implications for EYFS.

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Government Funding for 300 School-Based Nursery Classrooms

New UK Government funding supports school-based nursery classrooms. Browse Complete Nursery Classrooms to help you apply for a grant.

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Reflections on Best Start in Life – Part 3: The Specific Areas

Stay ahead with our in-depth analysis of Ofsted’s third and final Best Start in Life Review, which spotlights the 4 specific areas.

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Block Play
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.

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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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