Parental involvement in a child's education is not just a desirable addition but a fundamental necessity, especially during the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The EYFS framework, tailored for children aged birth to five in the United Kingdom, lays the essential groundwork for their lifelong learning journey. UK parents play a pivotal role in … [Read more...] about Parental Involvement in EYFS: How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Learning
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EYFS and Child-Centred Learning: Fostering Independence and Curiosity
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is a cornerstone of early childhood education in the United Kingdom. Its principles and guidelines are designed to provide a strong foundation for children from birth to age five, ensuring they have the best start in life. One of the core principles of the EYFS is child-centred learning, a … [Read more...] about EYFS and Child-Centred Learning: Fostering Independence and Curiosity
How Are EYFS Assessed?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a framework that sets out how children's developing needs are met through play, care and learning. EYFS covers children from their birth up to 5 years of age. The EYFS defines how these areas should be assessed in order for the child to grow as they should. This blog post will discuss how assessments are … [Read more...] about How Are EYFS Assessed?
Rainbow Challenges in the EYFS
What are rainbow challenges? Rainbow challenges are something which seems to be increasingly popular with many childcare setting using these in their settings. Until recently I believed they were something which should be used in schools however they can be easily adapted to be EYFS friendly as the important part is creating the rainbow and the … [Read more...] about Rainbow Challenges in the EYFS
Why you should have potion making in the EYFS out every day
How to set up a potion making area Potion making in the EYFS is great fun and has so many benefits for children in the early years. It's a great activity to have available daily and can involve as many or as few potion-making ingredients as you have available. These can include wet, dry, reusable or disposable materials depending on what you … [Read more...] about Why you should have potion making in the EYFS out every day
Why is the outdoors and nature beneficial to children in the EYFS?
Top 10 nature activities that aid children's development The early years is quickly becoming a sector completely in love with anything involving nature and the outdoors. This is because the benefits of these types of activities and experiences are limitless with the children more engaged in their play and learning than ever before. Being outdoors, … [Read more...] about Why is the outdoors and nature beneficial to children in the EYFS?
Do it yourself sensory resources for the EYFS
Making sensory resources for your setting Sensory resources are great for younger children in the early years, for those with SEND and also make a great addition to calm down boxes for those who find managing their emotions and behaviour a challenge. There is a wide variety of sensory resources on the market. However, these can often be costly and … [Read more...] about Do it yourself sensory resources for the EYFS
Helping Early Years Practitioners understand the EYFS
An easy way for Early Years Practitioners to find out about the EYFS When recruiting new employees or having new students, it is important that everyone is familiar with the EYFS. As the EYFS covers many aspects, it is far easier to understand these elements if they are broken down. If employees are fairly new to childcare, it is often the … [Read more...] about Helping Early Years Practitioners understand the EYFS
Why EYFS activity tick list sheets should never be used!
Why EYFS adult lead activity tick list sheets should never be used! The pressures of ensuring every child has completed every activity and each parent is having the same amount of work sent home is huge. This is particularly clear around the Christmas period when many EYFS activities are completed purely to send home in Christmas folders for … [Read more...] about Why EYFS activity tick list sheets should never be used!
The Importance of children’s EYFS starting points
Children's EYFS starting points are important in ensuring good progress in their development, clear next steps and a true reflection of their capabilities. The EYFS underpins all children's development and outlines the milestones each child needs to complete to meet the 17 early learning goals. It is important that when attending an Early Years … [Read more...] about The Importance of children’s EYFS starting points