Below is a series of developmental guide on how children learn and develop . Babies all grow in unique ways, some may be able to walk at 10 months whilst other won’t learn until they’re 18 months. But don’t worry all children learn at different rates. 1 month The first few weeks with your baby can all blur into one, with all the changing, feeding … [Read more...] about How children learn and develop
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Examples of types of EYFS Planning
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
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
Evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision
Guidance and grade descriptors for inspecting registered early years provision from 1 September 2014 The evaluation schedule provides outline guidance and grade descriptors for the judgements that inspectors will report on when inspecting registered early years providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Published: August 2014Age … [Read more...] about Evaluation schedule for inspections of registered early years provision
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
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
How to register on the Early Years Register
Information about registration on the Early Years Register. Available document - Guide to registration on the Early Years Register This guidance gives information for applicants wishing to register as a childminder or a childcare provider on domestic or non-domestic premises on the Early Years Register. It explains the process of how to make an … [Read more...] about How to register on the Early Years Register
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