Early Excellence Podcast Redesigning EYFS Environments with Emma Hudson
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Jun 6, 2025 Emma Hudson, Early Years Lead at Willerby Carr Lane Primary School, shares insights on revising Early Years Foundation Stage environments. She emphasizes the significance of refining provisions to enhance core interactions among children. The conversation delves into the importance of peer coaching and professional development, adapting spaces to children's evolving interests, and creating engaging displays that reflect their work. Emma highlights how thoughtful design can boost collaboration, communication, and overall learning experiences for both children and staff.
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Adapting Provision to New Cohort
- Emma Hudson describes how introducing a new cohort led to realizing the importance of stripping back to core continuous provision.
- The children needed adult interactions to understand how to use resources, showing diverse cohort needs.
Start Simple and Build Up
- Prioritize core continuous provision early to allow children to familiarize themselves with the environment.
- Avoid rushing to introduce all enhancements to prevent disorganized engagement and interruptions.
Use Coaching to Improve Interactions
- Develop staff skills on purposeful interactions through coaching and peer coaching.
- Allocate time for staff to observe and support each other's interaction practices effectively.