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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 …

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 foundation …

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, …

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 copying him and …

Jul 12, 2023 · We know that the capacity to reflect and take on board feedback both positive and negative in order to engage in a process of continuous learning is one of the defining characteristics …

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 introduce other …

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 …

Jun 23, 2011 · This is a wide ranging topic with plenty of opportunity to make connections between people and places. It includes every aspect of the local community, from friends to childminders and …

May 15, 2023 · At my ripe old age of fifty-five, I have now been in the early years sector for thirty-seven years! In that time there has been one constant, and that is my love for technology. The changes to …