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Teaching in KS1 (Key Stage 1) Blogs

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Sports Premium Funding for KS1: A Comprehensive Guide 

Unlock Sports Premium Funding with our guide for KS1. Discover how to enhance outdoor provision, physical development and active learning.

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Continuous Provision in Year 1
Transforming Practice with Continuous Provision in Year 1

Discover how Hollybush Primary improved outcomes, behaviour and engagement with the transformational use of Continuous Provision in Year 1

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What is Continuous Provision?
What is Continuous Provision?

Uncover the true meaning of continuous provision in early years education and how it supports child development and effective learning characteristics.

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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.

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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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