Page 7 - Development Matters News Today

‘Birth to 5 Matters – Guidance by the sector, for the sector’ is on track to be launched later this month after the final sector consultation on the non-statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance resulted in a ‘resounding endorsement’ of the document.

EYFS Guidance: Part 5 - Parent partnerships: With respect Dr Julian Grenier Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Parents should be supported to improve the home learning environment in a way that doesn’t patronise or put them off, writes Dr Julian Grenier in the final part of his series Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and ...

Outdoor CPD: Part 2 - Making memories Gabriella Jozwiak Monday, February 1, 2021 Outdoor CPD not only fits in with a range of training objectives but can also be more memorable and long-lasting than many traditional courses, Gabriella Jozwiak reports A Julie Mountain course Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register t...

On Friday, as part of the masterclass ‘ Future Play and Learning: helping every child to achieve under the revised EYFS and guidance’, our panel of speakers will provide advice on navigating the revised EYFS and guidance, planning for progression in children’s learning within a rich and balanced curriculum, and will reflect on the essentials of best practice in a post-Covid world. Dr Julian Grenier, headteacher at Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre, Sarah Tillotson, program...

Strong support for age bands in guidance on EYFS - survey Annette Rawstrone Monday, January 25, 2021 The best way to represent children’s age and stage of development is continuing to be deliberated as work progresses on ‘Birth to Five Matters – Guidance by the sector, for the sector’. The Birth to Five Matters guidance is being developed by the Early Years Coalition Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Nursery Worl...

What does the early years sector want for the coming year? Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Leading figures and professionals in the early years reflect on an incredibly challenging year and share their wishes for a better 2021 with Annette Rawstrone Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register ...

Education for Sustainability: Food for thought Dr Diane Boyd Monday, December 21, 2020 In the first part of a new series on introducing the Sustainable Development Goals to young children, Dr Diane Boyd offers advice on tackling the subject of poverty It’s a No-Money Day and Maddi’s Fridge both address food shortages Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 exp...

EYFS: Draft of Birth to 5 Matters out for consultation with early years practitioners Annette Rawstrone Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Play and the characteristics of effective learning (CoEL) have been included in the first draft of ‘Birth to 5 Matters – Guidance by the sector, for the sector’ which is published today. Outdoor spaces particularly provide rich opportunities for sharing ideas and feelings with peers, the draft guidance says Register ...