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We asked Julian Grenier, author of the new DMs, and Ofsted's Gill Jones and Wendy Ratcliff back to answer some questions asked by Early Adopters. We recorded this as a Q&A podcast. You will hear them discuss assessment, how to evidence children's learning and how to approach your SLT to talk about data gathering. We hope you find it useful. Do let us know what you think, whether it chimes with your thinking, or if you have any other questions.
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If you would like to know more about the new Development Matters then do watch this vodcast. You will see a short presentation by Dr Julian Grenier who led on the new DMs. He shares the ethos behind it and how it can support early years educators. You can use this discussion area to unpack the vodcast, share your thoughts and ask some more questions.
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We have a new podcast for those who like to listen to things (myself included!). Stephen and I chatted with Greg Bottrill, author of Can I go and Play now?, about the magic of learning with children, and his unique learning approach of 'living a story' on 'Adventure Island'. You can listen here. It would be great to hear about the moments others have created with children as they enter their world and learn with them. Where does that hole in the ground lead to? Can we leave a message there? What about that archway of bricks. Is there another world on the other side? Who lives there?
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We have a new article by early years consultant, trainer and author Jenny Barber this month. She explores the areas settings may wish to focus their training on as we continue to live with the COVID pandemic. You can read the article here: https://eyfs.info/articles.html/general/what-can-cpd-focus-on-in-the-new-normal-r325/ Are there things you have improved as you have had to examine aspects of your practice and setting more closely during the last few months? Are there positives you can reflect and build on as a team?
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We have a new article from secondary school English Teacher, Alice Hagger. Alice writes about how her school, and in particular the English Department, will be supporting the transition from Year 6 for a very special cohort of Year 7 children. https://eyfs.info/articles.html/primary/what-happens-to-students-once-they-fall-down-the-secondary-school-rabbit-hole-r323/ This article is all about transition, and as Alice mentions, transitions are always happening for children, after the Christmas holidays, from the end of one week to the next, from one setting to another, from one adult to another. Transitions are not confined to changing year groups. Alice shows ho…
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In this episode, Helen and Jules are joined by Beatrice Merrick and Nathan Archer, authors of Getting the Balance Right, a report that examines the tensions between affordable, flexible early years education and high quality provision offered by well qualified, highly valued practitioners. Listen to the podcast here and let us know your thoughts on this topic.
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In this article, Dr Rebecca Webb and MA in Early Years Education student Kathy Foster reflect on Kathy's use of the Scrapbook Approach to explore her own uncertainty, what it feels like to come from a place of not-knowing in order to be open to asking questions, and trying something new. Sometimes not-knowing can be daunting. Kathy is really inspiring because, in conversation with Rebecca, she uses it as a way to be curious rather than concerned. If you are thinking about ways that you can be reflective as an individual practitioner, or as a staff team, do have a read and let us know what your approaches are.
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Dr MIne Conkbayir has written an article for the FSF about how educators can support and develop children's emotional intelligence now and moving forwards. She explains the different aspects of Emotional Intelligence and offers suggestions for settings as they welcome children back after an extended period of time at home. I wonder how settings are prioritising wellbeing for their children? What are they noticing about children who are returning to them?
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Does anyone know if there is a template available for Long Term Planning to bring in line the updated EYFS?
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Hope somebody can help. where can I find a format of the Development Matters that looks like the old one.
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