Early Excellence Podcast

At the beginning of the year we proudly plan out our classrooms, but wind the clock forward a few weeks and we are already starting to think about changes. In our Podcast this week, we reflect on why this isn’t always the best way forward.Take a Virtual Tour of our CentreOrder our Guide to Continuous ProvisionRead the Blog

In this third and final Podcast of our series for those new to the EYFS, we focus on the role of the adult. Join us to explore the balancing act that is teaching in the early years, from whole class teaching and small group work through to the adult role in facilitating and scaffolding a wide range of learning experiences.Explore our Free Audits and GuidesOrder our Guide to Continuous ProvisionNew to Teaching in the EYFS Webinar PackageRead the Blog

Following on from the interview with Gillian Hewitt last week, celebrating how Dyce Primary School developed inspirational outdoor provision and practice, this week we delve deeper into the outdoor curriculum with top tips on offering meaningful experiences for your children.Order our Guide to Continuous Provision OutdoorsExplore our Power of Outdoor Learning ProgrammeRead the Blog

In this episode we talk to Gillian Hewitt, Deputy Headteacher at Dyce School in Aberdeen, about their journey of developing inspirational outdoor provision and practice. Re-watch the Get Set for Autumn Live Stream Dyce School Water Video Download our Outdoor Audit Explore our Outdoor Water Products

Following on from Part One, this second Podcast looks beyond relationships and begins to look at some of the other key aspects you’ll need to consider as a new EYFS teacher. Join us to reflect on routines and get top tips for organisation of provision and resources.Order our Guide to Continuous ProvisionNew to Teaching in the EYFS Webinar PackageRead the Blog

Our Podcast this week discusses putting the New EYFS Framework into practice and we focus on the key things to now consider as you put the framework into practice - your practice! Watch the Free Get Set for Autumn live stream Join our Implementing the Revised EYFS webinar series Read the Blog

In this week’s podcast, we reflect on child development and start to explore how to maximise your learning in KS1 through the introduction  of continuous provision.Order our Guide to Continuous Provision 5-7yrsJoin our Celebrating the Possible Webinar led by Prof. Julie FisherRead the Blog

Starting a new teaching job is exciting, and a chance to put into practice so many ideas that you have seen and heard about through training and teaching practices. As you step into your new classroom, your head will be buzzing with lots of plans and ideas! Listen to our latest podcast to help you get started. Take a Virtual Tour of our Centre New to Teaching in the EYFS Webinar Package Read the Blog

Learn how to set up a successful classroom environment by focusing on key principles such as layout, defined areas of provision, proximity of related areas, domestic role play area, mark making area, and organized storage. Discover the importance of creating an engaging and organized classroom environment for young children, including tips on resource selection, layout, and storage.

Learning outdoors is different to learning indoors. Outdoor spaces generally provide more space for physical activity and children will naturally want to explore outdoors using large physical movements. From the outset then, the materials that we provide need to be bigger and more physically challenging than indoors. Children will develop cognitively alongside the development of gross motor skills if we provide opportunities for this. https://earlyexcellence.com