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Aug 17, 2024 · In relation to the EYFS, reflection is essential for planning, assessing, and responding to children’s individual needs. It’s not something we do once in a while—it’s part of …

Oct 27, 2007 · Hi Everyone I am looking for ideas for ring games. Have several tried and tested ones which we use over and over again and wondered if anyone had any they were willing to …

Dec 13, 2023 · Emma Davis reflects on why offering 'challenge' to children in the early years is so important, and what educators need to consider to support this. The Early Years, as the …

Jul 18, 2015 · Introduction Characteristics of Effective Learning (CoEL) are a revived element in the current Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). CoEL advocate that in planning …

Mar 15, 2018 · On a recent visit to my local park I walked past a Dad and toddler, they were laughing in delight as they fed the ducks. Dad was saying “quack quack” and his son was …

Tapestry covers the Early Years Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2 groups and is designed to simplify and improve recording within these curricula. Information can be filtered and displayed …

Nov 23, 2016 · The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DFE 2014, p.13) requires practitioners to observe children in order to “understand their level of …

Nov 15, 2014 · In the guidance for the EYFS, sustained shared thinking appears in the Characteristics of Effective Learning (CofEL). These underpin all the other areas of learning …

Jun 23, 2011 · A topic about Snow and Ice provides a great starting point for observing similarities and differences and talking about changes in the world around us. It is also a good way to …