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Foundation Stage Lead with 15+ years experience. Passionate about creating lessons that encourage pupils to engage with their sense of curiosity, inviting and exploring the feeling of awe and wonder.

Foundation Stage Lead with 15+ years experience. Passionate about creating lessons that encourage pupils to engage with their sense of curiosity, inviting and exploring the feeling of awe and wonder.
Continuous provision enhancement ideas for the whole of Autumn Term
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Continuous provision enhancement ideas for the whole of Autumn Term

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There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity
Mud kitchen ideas for whole of Autumn Term
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Mud kitchen ideas for whole of Autumn Term

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Mud Play is important for children to develop and practice their fine and gross motor skills, increase awareness of their senses, improve hand/ eye coordination and develop their social and emotional skills, including taking turns and leading/following directions. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas and easy to follow recipes for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity
Stages of fine motor development
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Stages of fine motor development

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Children develop fine motor skills at different stages. This resource highlights pre-writing line development and pencil grip stages. This resource also includes instructional posters for children to utilise to ensure scissor safety, an effective tripod grip and a successful seating position whilst writing.
EYFS classroom display bunting
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EYFS classroom display bunting

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Display bunting to organise your learning space. This resource includes - Upper and lowercase lettering Areas of continuous provision display bunting COEL display bunting COEL ‘I can statements’ Long and short term planning display bunting
Small world ideas for whole of Autumn Term (Including corresponding Talk For Writing story maps)
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Small world ideas for whole of Autumn Term (Including corresponding Talk For Writing story maps)

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Small worlds, as well as being fun, are the ideal platform for nurturing children’s imagination from a young age. This play provides them with an opportunity to explore new materials, act out scenarios from real life, build language, practice social skills, and gain an understanding of the world. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity
EYFS Continuous Provision planning for whole of Autumn Term
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EYFS Continuous Provision planning for whole of Autumn Term

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There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate - Celebrating our differences’. The following texts are utlised - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity Also included in this resource is a ‘Thematic curriculum overview’ and ‘Knowledge organiser’ to summarise the learning that will take place and knowledge that children should retain during the Autumn Term.
EYFS Nativity continuous provision enhancement planning (Christmas)
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EYFS Nativity continuous provision enhancement planning (Christmas)

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Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Gingerbread recipe for malleable area Scissor skills for fine motor area Paper plate angel instructions for arts and design area Reindeer soup recipe for mud kitchen Story map for stage area
EYFS Stages of block play
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EYFS Stages of block play

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Providing toddlers and young children with blocks to play with has many benefits for their learning and development. Blocks are a great way to introduce toddlers to many concepts for the first time. This resource highlights the seven stages of block play with corresponding ‘I can’ statements.
EYFS Diwali continuous provision enhancement planning with links to Bonfire Night
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EYFS Diwali continuous provision enhancement planning with links to Bonfire Night

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Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Focus observation record sheet Rama and Sita story map for small world area Firework patterns for fine motor area Shadow puppets for loose parts area Bridge examples for construction area Lantern examples for arts and design area Chicken curry recipe for mud kitchen Rangoli pictures for outdoor physical area Character headbands for stage area Firework tickets for pretend play area Mehndi pictures for sand area
EYFS Funnybones continuous provision enhancement planning with links to Halloween
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EYFS Funnybones continuous provision enhancement planning with links to Halloween

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Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Focus observation record sheet Funnybones story map for small world area Parts of a skeleton for loose parts area X-ray images for pretend play area Web designs for art and design area Pumpkin soup recipe for the mud kitchen Skeleton masks for stage area
EYFS Autumn Term activities to support transition
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EYFS Autumn Term activities to support transition

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Children can be nervous when starting school for the first time. This resource provides a selection of transition games and activities to help children feel comfortable in their new classroom. This resource also includes - a new teacher letter a full time letter an example transition timetable
Summer Term Action Plan to support transition from nursery to school
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Summer Term Action Plan to support transition from nursery to school

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Transition into a school can be overwhelming for children so spending time considering the environment, adults role, resources and activities,routines and transition is valuable to ensure children are supported as they start a new setting. This resource supports practitioners in preparing reception children and their parents and carers to attend their setting. This resource includes an ‘action plan’ for the Summer Term a ‘welcome to our school brochure’ for parents and carers a ‘new starters’ Powerpoint to be delivered to parents and carers a ‘welcome to your new school’ booklet for children ‘weekly challenges’ to support school readiness an example ‘welcome to our school letter’ for parents and carers ‘ready confetti’ poem to give to children the night before they start your school an ‘all about me form’ to be completed by parents and carers to gain additional information about their child an example ‘transition letter’ for when children start morning or afternoon sessions in September All resources are editable to ensure personalisation to your school.
EYFS risk assessment
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EYFS risk assessment

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Across the Early Years environment we aim to offer a wide range of exciting and engaging learning opportunities to help develop children’s foundation skills. In any situation where there are a number of children working and playing together there are risks but there are also benefits. This resource is designed to guide practitioners through the process of conducting a thorough risk assessment. This useful guide includes a risk of consequence matrix, safety checklist and benefit risk assessments for both indoor and outdoor activities.
What subject leaders need to know about EYFS
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What subject leaders need to know about EYFS

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The EYFS framework is structured very differently to the National Curriculum as it is organised across seven areas of learning rather than subject areas. The aim of this document is to help subject leaders to understand how the skills taught across EYFS feed into National Curriculum subjects. This document outlines the most relevant statements taken from the 2020 Development Matters guidance and the Early Learning Goals in the Statutory Framework for the EYFS.
EYFS - The role of an adult
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EYFS - The role of an adult

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Integral to teaching is how practitioners assess what children know, understand and can do, as well as take account of their interests and characteristics of effective learning. This resource also includes what makes a quality observation. This resource is ideal for practitioners to display in their early years setting.
Class induction book
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Class induction book

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Developed in line with Investors in Pupils, this editable resource aims to develop pupils’ responsibility and participation in their own education.
RWI Stage 1a and 1b handwriting practice
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RWI Stage 1a and 1b handwriting practice

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Developed in line with RWI, this resource supports children to learn correct letter formation using the same picture mnemonics they have already learned in their Set 1 sound lessons. This resource also includes a poster to support children to sit in the perfect handwriting position.