Early Excellence Podcast When a Room Plan Comes Together!
May 16, 2025
Join Rachel Stephenson, head teacher at Holme Valley Primary School, and Sue Lonsdale as they delve into transformative education practices. They discuss the recent Ofsted inspection's impact on their learning environments and the importance of intentional classroom design. Rachel highlights challenges faced in early education, particularly for disadvantaged students. The duo emphasizes collaboration in planning and resource allocation to enhance child development and foster independence, showcasing how these strategies benefit both students and the community.
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Intent Drives Environment Design
- Reflecting on curriculum and classroom provision ensures continuous improvement.
- Aligning space design with intent builds deeper engagement and understanding.
Enhance Continuous Provision
- Fill classroom spaces with purposeful corners to sustain children's engagement.
- Avoid frequent total theme changes; enhance continuous provision instead.
Maintain Consistent Provision
- Use stable, familiar resources to foster deeper learning and skill progression.
- Avoid frequent swapping of learning materials to prevent interrupting children's development.