The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DfE, 2012) clearly states how early years providers must ensure that the Statutory Framework is embed into everyday practice which allows children to learn and develop. In regard to planning this should reflect on the different ways children learn and develop, practitioners practice … [Read more...] about Examples of types of EYFS Planning
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The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Explanation of The Characteristics of Effective Learning Playing and exploring The key ways children learn are through play and exploration. Vygotsky, a psychologist who specialises in child development stated that “in play the child operates at their highest level beyond his average age, above his daily behaviour; in play it is as … [Read more...] about The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Examples of Two Year Progress Checks
Two Year Progress Checks Here are some examples of Two Years Progress Checks from some Early Years Settings Babcock LDP is part of the UK's leading education support and improvement service, they work with academies, schools and settings, Devon County Council and other Local Authorities. Available Document : Devon's Learning … [Read more...] about Examples of Two Year Progress Checks
SENCO Model Job Description
SENCO Model Job Description Our SENCO is ……………………………… The role of the SENCO is to ensure that the setting actively promote inclusive practice and supports children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities The SENCO has day-to-day responsibility for implementing the setting’s Inclusion or SEND policy and to work … [Read more...] about SENCO Model Job Description
EYFS progress check at age 2: a know how guide
The EYFS requires early years settings to complete and share with parents a short document outlining children's development, this document is competed by the child's key person and is a summary of the child's development between 24 and 36 months. This progress checks allows both the key person, parents and professionals to identify the child's … [Read more...] about EYFS progress check at age 2: a know how guide
Schemas in children’s play
Information about Schemas Everybody knows that children ‘learn through play’, but are parents aware of they type of learning that is occurring? Jean Piaget defined several stages of cognitive development: sensimotor (0-2), preoperational (2-7), concrete operational (7-11), formal operational. It is in the preoperational stage where learning takes … [Read more...] about Schemas in children’s play
Early Years Foundation Stage publications
EYFS Statutory Framework The Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory framework supports employees working in the early years sector. The principles and commitment help deliver quality early years education. As the commitment and principles from the EYFS Statutory Framework are embed into every setting, children receive the same level of Early … [Read more...] about Early Years Foundation Stage publications
Special Educational Needs and Disability Publications
Guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged 0 to 25 Available document: SEND Code of Practice 2015 A guide on the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND) Available Document : SEND Guide for Parents and Carers Guide for … [Read more...] about Special Educational Needs and Disability Publications
Safeguarding and British Values latest updates
Is your childcare setting aware of new updated safeguarding documents? As the government is continuously updating Safeguarding documentation and legislation, it is highly important for employees working in the early years sector to be familiar with these changes, this is to ensure children's welfare is paramount. At the end of march 2015 new … [Read more...] about Safeguarding and British Values latest updates
Outstanding practice in early years
How to demonstrate outstanding practice in early years The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2014 sets the standards for all professionals in early years to follow, the guidance in this document states the importance of ensuring children learn and develop well and are kept safe. It contains lots of information on ensuring early years … [Read more...] about Outstanding practice in early years