For everything that matters in early years
BBC Children in Need appeal is Friday 18 November! Schools and nurseries can make this year's appeal the best yet by going totally #spotacular. It's never too late to get involved in the spotty fun - there's lots of inspiring fundraising tools & learning resources here: Children in Need
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EYFS Profile Results 2016
Once again there has been an increase in the percentage of children achieving a good level of development at the end of the EYFS. This means that almost 70% of young children reached this milestone. A good level of development (GLD) is defined as: Children achieving at
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Transition and Key Person matters in Reception and Nursery Classes
What is meant by a Key Person? Special people who are key to a child's well-being and transition.
Q: Surely a key person is only important for pre-school children? Answer: Most definitely not! Having a special adult who supports
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A sense of belonging
Q: What’s important at the start of a new term? Answer: Helping a child to feel at home, make friends, become part of a group and have their needs met.
The way we do this is to find out as much as we can before the child starts so that we can prepare for them starting at
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Love it or hate it, ICT is here to stay.
Q: How much ICT should you offer in your setting? Answer: It depends on a lot of things including the age and experiences of the children (this post is intended to help you make some big decisions!)
Why ICT in the early years?
Many young children are as
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Outdoor Learning
Q: Why does outdoor learning matter in the early years? Answer: Because children’s developing bodies and brains are interconnected to such an extent that movement supports learning. And where do children have the opportunity to move most? When they are out of doors free from
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What is it?
The early years pupil premium is additional funding to support disadvantaged three and four year olds in early years settings. Its aim is to close the gap between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers by providing funding to early years providers to help them raise the
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The SEN code of practice was published in September 2014. The main changes are:
The Code of Practice (2014) covers the 0-25 age range and includes guidance relating to disabled children and young people as well as those with SEN
There is a clearer focus on the participation of children and
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The end of the school year for children in reception classes signals the moment when all children completing their time in the EYFS will receive a report on the outcomes of their learning. These reports describe a child's outcomes across 17 Early Learning Goals (ELGs) and 3 Characteristics of
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