A deeper understanding of what continuous provision planning is There has been mixed views on continuous provision planning, some people say it is very time consuming where as others find it more effective in planning for children's individual needs. Practitioners need to fully understand what continuous provision is. It is not just the … [Read more...] about Continuous Provision Planning for Early Years Settings
Early Years Practice
What is Early Years continuous provision?
What practitioners need to know about continuous provision It is important for practitioner to fully understand what continuous provision is and how the principles of this will help support children's development. The quality of each area of continuous provision should be continuously assessed both indoors and outdoors to ensure children are … [Read more...] about What is Early Years continuous provision?
Mud kitchen:Exploring mud
Has your nursery got a mud kitchen? We look at the benefits of children playing with a mud kitchen and advice on how to make one. Children are continuously using their imagination and bringing you a cup of tea or a plate of cake, this of course may just be a pile of leaves or a scoop of sand. This is great to observe in the early … [Read more...] about Mud kitchen:Exploring mud
Why build a bug hotel?
Building a bug hotel can help children learn about the natural world around them We all know that insects need somewhere safe to live so why not build a bug hotel and place this in your nursery garden for children to investigate. A bug hotel is a sheltered purpose built structure that provides a safe environment for those bugs to live … [Read more...] about Why build a bug hotel?
Why are children quiet?
Looking at why some children may be quiet All children are different, with different personalities and characteristics. Within a nursery or a children's setting there may be children who are confident and outgoing, and also those children who are that bit quieter and shy. When first joining a nursery or children's setting, understandably most … [Read more...] about Why are children quiet?
Why practititioners should fully understand children’s PSED
It is important practitioners fully understand children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) and how social and emotional factors can impede on children's development. When practitioners are completing children's two year progress checks, this is time to assess a child's Personal, Social and Emotional Development. The purpose … [Read more...] about Why practititioners should fully understand children’s PSED
Benefits of sharing picture books with children.
How can picture books help children's development? The joy children can get from picture books has no limits. Children are attracted by the fun and colourful illustrations on each page that help to enhance the words of the story, allowing children to create further imagery in their minds, letting their imaginations explode. Children are amused by … [Read more...] about Benefits of sharing picture books with children.
Why children’s mealtimes can be tricky
Supporting children's mealtimes Children's mealtimes with can create key issues and challenges for both parents and practitioners. To help support practitioners with mealtimes it is best to look at why these times of the day can be challenging. For both children and practitioners mealtimes can be stressful, how this shouldn't be the case as … [Read more...] about Why children’s mealtimes can be tricky
Teaching children about concepts of shape and size
Concepts of shape and size Shape and size are concepts that are important for children to learn about. They form part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, shape, space and measures , the questions asked is do practitioners know how to plan and implement activities to help children learn about this concept There are many ways that the … [Read more...] about Teaching children about concepts of shape and size
Supporting a child with visual impairment
Testimonial from a SENCO who works closely with a child who has a visual impairment As part of my role at nursery I am currently SENCO which means I am responsible for supporting children who have additional needs and making sure that everything is accessible to all children. I take this role very seriously as I believe that inclusive practice … [Read more...] about Supporting a child with visual impairment