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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 …

Jul 18, 2025 · Monitoring EYFS 2021 assessments Tracking SEND assessments Tracking KS1/2 assessments Tracking Montessori assessments Other Framework Tracking User Engagement …

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 …

Jul 23, 2025 · New EYFS 2025 FIRST AID By nomski100, September 3, 2025 1 reply 7.1k views louby loo September 4, 2025

Cultivating Collaborative Relationships: 5 Strategies for Parent Engag… Alicia Wilkins writes about working collaboratively with parents - from the perspective of being a parent herself, and having been …

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 …

Feb 19, 2019 · We've worked with Cherry Garden School, an outstanding specialist school for pupils from 2-11 years old in the London Borough of Southwark, to bring their assessment framework for …

Jun 18, 2020 · The word ‘curriculum’ can still feel unfamiliar in early years circles, like it’s something for older children but not an appropriate way of thinking about children in the EYFS. So, I thought I …