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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 the ongoing process …

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 share to add …

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 and …

Dec 22, 2020 · These are known as protective factors which help to support you when you are faced by negative or challenging situations. These protective factors include secure attachments and general …

Apr 6, 2016 · I have asked on here before about how long we should keep documents such as Child registration forms, funding forms, daily attendance registers, accident and incident books, medication …

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 achievement, …

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 in different ways, …

Jan 30, 2010 · I work in a nursery that is currently waiting for an extension which means we will go from having 2 rooms to 3. So we are trying to come up with some new names for the rooms... Baby room: …

You must hold an extensive working knowledge of the EYFS and implications for children’s development through observation, assessment and record keeping and good understanding of statutory …