Inspection: Account for your actions
If Ofsted comes knocking this autumn it is important to be clear on how you have reassessed children's needs and can demonstrate how your actions are linked to meeting EYFS criteria.
Features
T Level in Education and Childcare – an opportunity to put skills into action
The T Level in Education and Childcare is among the first of these new qualifications to be launched and is open to applicants now. Find out what the course involves and whether it could be right for you.
Opinion: ‘Time to value the input of dads’
Kirsty Nicholls explains why initiatives to make dads feel more involved and engaged with their young children’s education is a priority for Fathers Network Scotland.
Explore EYE's latest practical activities...
Tune into children’s interests and extend their learning with our seasonal step-by-step practical activities.
Find out what what’s in our current issue…
Explore new possibilities for practice with this month’s mix of professional features covering reforms to the EYFS, re-thinking your outdoor space for safety and adventure, what to expect if Ofsted comes knocking and how to support children with SEND in a post-lockdown world.
Education for sustainability: Valuing imperfection
Hilary White explores the relevance today of the Japanese philosophy wabi sabi and suggests how a wabi sabiesque approach can complement learning within the EYFS.
EYFS reforms: Identifying opportunities
In the first of a three-part guide, Nicola Watson focuses on the statutory changes to the Prime areas of learning and provides advice on how to positively implement them in your practice.
Capturing conversations
David Yates explains how his innovative practice creates a two-way flow of information between home and school, supporting practitioners to make strong, authentic links with home learning.
Opinion: Crying out for help
For too long, the private, voluntary and independent early years sector has been the ‘Cinderella service’ – what we need now is a national pay and career structure.
SEND: Knowing them best
Early years practitioners are in a unique position to advocate support for an individual child but in the current climate having the right professional relationships in place is key to being heard.
Interview: School can be wild!
Karen Hart talks to primary teacher Mark Bonner about what inspired him to write his book, My Teachers Are Animals, and how it supports children's transitions.
Opinion: ‘Claiming our bonus’
In an uncertain world, now is the time to recognise what really matters. Rather than focusing on maths and literacy, let's enjoy time spent with our children.
Provision: In a safe space
Now is the time for settings to build on their experience of risk assessments and planning post-lockdown to build positive environments that are sustainable in the longer term.
Where next for Reception?
While the autumn term will be a busy and complicated time for all those working in settings and schools, it could be Reception class teachers who face the greatest change and pressure.
Opinion: ‘There is another way’
The experience of Covid-19 and lockdown must create a new focus for early years – where staff are celebrated, partnerships are strong and morale is high.