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Teaching in EYFS Blogs

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Going Home Bags Increase Parental Engagement: Sandal Castle

Nichola Russell discusses how take-home bags at Sandal Castle VA Primary enhance children’s learning and engage parents.

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Mastery Learning in the EYFS and Y1: Elizabeth Woodville Primary

Andrew Pridmore shares how Elizabeth Woodville Primary implemented mastery learning with Early Excellence in early years.

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The Power of Understanding the EYFS: St Gregory’s RC Primary

Diane Rougvie-Fevrier discusses her transformation through EYFS Leader Training, gaining confidence and insight into early years education.

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Why Quality Environments Matter in Early Years

Discover the importance of quality environments in early years education. Create meaningful and joyful spaces that enhance children’s learning experiences.

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Domestic Role Play
Exploring Powerful Learning Through Home Corner Role Play

Explore the power of domestic role play in early years education & how children learn & grow through imaginative play with familiar contexts.

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Early Years Curriculum Design
Curriculum Design in EYFS/KS1: Progression, Planning & Practicalities

Are you currently reviewing your Early Years curriculum? Wondering if it is progressive? Perhaps you’re even in a spin with where to start!

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Early Years Assessment
Assessment in the Early Years: The Key Principles

If you are looking to improve your Early Years assessment processes, there are some key questions to consider.

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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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Block Play Alongside Small World Resources

Some areas of resources are most effective when used in relation to others. Explore why small world and block area are perfect together.

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Curriculum Progression
How to Secure Curriculum Progression Right from EYFS

Ofsted state that curriculum begins when children first join the school. Are school leaders ready to examine EYFS curriculum strategically?

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St Gregory’s Primary Change EYFS & KS1 Practice: a Child-Initiated Learning Environment

See how St. Gregory’s uses Child-Initiated Learning to boost independence and creativity in early years education.

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