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The 3R' s Re-imagined

by Leslie Patterson on June 29, 2020

Early Years consultant Leslie Patterson shares her re-imagining of a curriculum for our youngest children in the wake of the current pandemic as we await the changes to the EYFS.

Reflecting on the EYFS curriculum

by Julian Grenier on June 18, 2020

Julian Grenier considers what makes a valuable and meaningful Early Years curriculum.

#SENDAtHome

by Stephen Kilgour on April 2, 2020

Our SEND Advisor, Stephen Kilgour, reflects on the impact of school closures on families supporting children with additional needs, and offers a place to collect and find resources via #SENDAtHome.

Makaton

by Stephen Kilgour on April 20, 2020

Stephen Kilgour, SEND Advisor, takes a closer look at the value of learning Makaton.

In advance of reading first words, there is so much pre-reading learning that needs to take place. For very young children, or those with additional needs, it’s important that you think about how best to interest your child in the concept of ‘book…

Spinning a Yarn - fuelling the imagination of our preschoolers

by Stephen Kilgour on July 20, 2020

Stephen Kilgour has some ideas on how to become a teller of stories and how that can support the reading development of preschool children.

Before we get to counting...

by Stephen Kilgour on August 12, 2020

SEND Advisor Stephen Kilgour takes a closer look at the very early stages of mathematical development in young children.

The importance of MOVE-ing

by Stephen Kilgour on June 15, 2021

SEND advisor, Stephen Kilgour, reflects on supporting children with physical disabilities, and how a new initiative from the MOVE Programme can help.

Making Birth to 5 Matters work for you

by Nancy Stewart on July 9, 2021

Nancy Stewart, who was Project Lead on Birth to 5 Matters, shares her thoughts on how early years educators can use this guidance in their setting.

Looking forward, going back...

by Alistair Bryce-Clegg on September 16, 2020

Alistair Bryce-Clegg takes a look at the adaptations we need to make, and the good practice we need to hold onto, as we welcome a new learning year.

Visiting a Nursery

by Juliet Mickelburgh on February 11, 2020

The FSF and Tapestry Education Team are all trained teachers and we like to keep our skills sharp and our knowledge up to date so that we can give the best advice to support Tapestry users and FSF members. For this reason, we occasionally visit sch…

“On my way to nursery…my teacher walked with me!”

by Sarah Holmes on February 28

Early years educator Sarah Holmes reflects on how we can use 'third spaces' to rethink home visits.

What is mathematics for children at the developmental stage/age of 0 t…

by Sharon Day on June 9, 2023

Maths consultant Sharon Day begins a three part series on Maths in the early years.

How do children learn about numbers and mathematics from the developme…

by Sharon Day on June 9, 2023

In part two of Sharon Day's maths series, we look at maths for 2 to 4 years olds, and the concepts of subitising and conserving.

How to support children with learning about numbers and mathematics fr…

by Sharon Day on June 8, 2023

In the final part of her series on Maths, Sharon Day explores how to support children aged 4-5 years old in all areas of your provision.

Technology in the early years

by Richard Waite on May 15, 2023

Early Years Educator Richard Waite shares his passion for helping us all to understand the importance of sharing technology with young children.

Reflections of a Male Early Years Educator

by Richard Waite on April 10

Early Years educator Richard Waite looks back on a long - and ongoing - career in the early years.

'I felt supported, safe and understood': Community based support for …

by Suma Din on February 7, 2023

Author, researcher and educator Suma Din shares the narratives of educators and mothers about their experience of community based support.

Love and Play for Building Brains

by Carly Budd on August 17, 2022

Developmental play expert Carly Budd explains the importance of play for babies' brain development.

Exploring oracy in early years and its links to literacy

by Sejal Payne on June 16, 2022

Independent Education Consultant Sejal Payne helps us take a closer look at oracy, why it is so important, and how it links to literacy.

Exploring support for children with English as an Additional Language …

by Sejal Payne on July 14, 2022

Education Consultant Sejal Payne reflects on how we can support our young learners of EAL.

A Reflection Toolkit: supporting educators to reflect on their provisi…

by Ann Lowe on April 25, 2022

Ann Lowe, Early Years Inclusion Officer with Doncaster EY Service, shares the reflective journey that led to the Reflection Toolkit, designed to support educators to consider their provision for children with learning differences.