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Exploring the Key Principles of Effective Assessment

Assessment within the EYFS can be a minefield. If you are looking to improve the processes there are some key questions to consider.

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.

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.

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.

How to Secure Curriculum Progression Right from EYF

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

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.

Reflecting on a change in culture and EYFS & KS1 transformation at Westwood Primary

Headteacher Kerry Reid, discusses their KS1 transformation improving Year 1 progress and expanding the success through to Key Stage 2.

Maximising Learning in Continuous Provision – Home Corner Role Play in EYFS

Explore the rich learning opportunities a Home Corner provides for language development and social-emotional growth in EYFS.

Developing an Effective Books and Puppets Area

There are a range of factors that can result in your Books and Puppets area being less effective, so let’s consider each of these.

Mathematical Musings: Early years maths

Discover the importance of early years maths and how to grow in confidence when teaching it to young children.

Meaningful Mathematics: A Focus on EYFS Pedagogy

If we want children to successfully embed a range of mathematical concepts then we really need to reflect on our pedagogy first.

Driving Change in Early Years Education at the Oval Learning Trust

Hear Donna Moulds, CEO, Oval Learning Trust talk about driving change within their schools with the help and expertise of Early Excellence.