Information and Resources
The ‘Early Years’ is a crucial developmental period in a child’s life. A time where the joy of exploring, creating, collaborating, experiencing, developing a sense of curiosity and independence is intertwined with an abundance of other life skills manifesting and embedding themselves in each individual, unique child.
It is important that we, as adults sharing time with young children, keep ourselves informed about current practice. We need to possess enquiring minds and ‘growth mindsets’ to ensure we provide the best opportunities for young children.
“Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning”
Many documents have been created and much information is shared to support our own journey through the EYFS.
See below to find links to some of these.
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The Statutory Framework for the EYFS - groups and schools
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Statutory Framework summary of changes - groups and schools
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Development Matters
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Birth to 5 Matters
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Learning Environment Planning Tools
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Learning Environment Planning Tools - For Specific Learners
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PlayDough
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Learning Environments
Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul. “ Friedrich Froebel”