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EYFS: Great ways to support communication, language and literacy

7 November 2023

Teach Early Years is launching five reports, freely accessible to anyone in the early years sector. Each report is full of expert advice and inspiring ideas, all complied to help…

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Early years foundation stage (EYFS): regulatory changes

31 October 2023

The government has published its response to the consultation on the proposed changes to requirements in the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The document provides a summary of responses and…

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Learning through play: what the science says

27 October 2023

From our earliest days, play is how we relate to the world, and to each other. When children have plenty of opportunities to learn playfully, they do what they do…

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EYFS areas – 9 ways to improve your rooms

21 October 2023

Truly enabling EYFS areas entice children to learn and ensure they have no shortage of opportunities to do so. What is the best way to set up your early years…

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Froebel Trust annual lecture: Children’s play and creativity

9 October 2023

This year's free Froebel Trust Autumn Lecture is all about children's play and creativity. Guest speaker Professor Tina Bruce CBE is renowned for her tireless work in the early childhood…

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Power of Reading in the Early Years research project

29 September 2023

This project focused on improving young children’s communication and language development in early years settings and reducing the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.    Key Findings: Early…

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Ofsted – Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning

24 September 2023

Ofsted have published the second in their series of early years research reviews. The report explores the importance of developing young children's knowledge and skills in the 3 prime areas…

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Taking continuous provision beyond the EYFS

11 September 2023

When we compare the curriculum and practices of the Early Years curriculum to that of the Key Stage 1 curriculum we are often faced with fundamental differences in both style…

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Early years in schools: Ofsted video

4 September 2023

In this webinar, Ofsted discuss early years education in schools, focusing in particular on communication and language. The presenters talk about what inspectors look at on inspection, including the use…

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Little Minds Matter free guide

3 September 2023

This new guide, the second from the Little Minds Matter series, brings together leading early years practitioners to write on the vital subject of children’s social and emotional wellbeing. The…

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Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework

17 July 2023

The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its Early…

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An evidence-based early years classroom

9 July 2023

The Oxford Education Deanery and Department of Education present a day of learning focused on the Early Years classroom. A day of learning at the University of Oxford's Department of…

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