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Continuous Provision in KS1 – just until Christmas?

Before changing your Continuous Provision in KS1, reflect on your practice to ensure children’s thoughts, ideas and interests are valued.

Continuous Provision in Key Stage One: Top Ten Tips for Getting Started

Explore Continuous Provision in KS1 with our top ten tips for creating an environment where children can explore, engage, and extend their learning.

Taking Continuous Provision beyond the EYFS – Maximising Learning in Key Stage One

Explore the differences between continuous provision in Year 1 and early years settings. How do they support the learning needs of children?

KS1 Pedagogy Improvement: Hemingford Grey Primary’s Success Story

Discover how Hemingford Grey Primary School achieved KS1 pedagogy improvement with expert consultancy from Early Excellence.

Elevating Early Years Education: San Silvestre’s International EYFS Consultancy Success

Discover how San Silvestre School in Lima, Peru, transformed its Early Years and Key Stage 1 provisions through international EYFS consultancy with Early Excellence.

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The Impact of a Child-Centred Curriculum in KS1 at All Saints CE Infants

Explore the positive impact of a child-centred, play-based curriculum in KS1 and how it enhances engagement, progress, and enjoyment for all.

Play-Based Curriculum in KS1 for All Saints CE Infant and Pre-School

Discover how Joanna Redfern, Exec Head, and her team moved towards a child-centred, play-based curriculum in Key Stage One.

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.

Westwood Primary Pioneer a New Approach, Reviewing & Improving the KS1 Environment

Discover innovative teaching at Westwood Primary, where Improving the KS1 Environment led to children lead their learning through curiosity and self-initiated activities.

Developing an Enabling Environment in KS1: Selston CE Infant & Nursery School

Discover how this KS1 team defined and developed an enabling environment that built on the EYFS and reflects the demands of the KS1 curriculum.

Flanshaw School Take Continuous Provision into Early Years & Progression Into Y1

Samantha Smith discusses continuity and progression into Y1 at Flanshaw School, focusing on resource organisation.

Plan, Do, Review: Continuous Provision in KS1 At All Saints CE & Selston CE Schools

Discover how an effective balance between child and adult-led learning is established and how continuous provision in KS1 enhances quality of learning.