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    TEC2 Table Top Discussion ‘Reflective Practice and Approaching New Pol…

    by Ben Case on

    At our second Tapestry Education Conference (TEC 2) in November 2019 we held three table-top discussions led by members of the Early Years community. The theme was Reflecting on Curriculum Changes and we were joined by colleagues from the Tapestry …
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    Nancy Stewart's keynote speech for TEC 2 - 'Steering the Changes: Who'…

    by Ben Case on

    We were delighted to welcome Nancy Stewart, early years teacher, consultant and trainer, to give one of the Keynote talks at TEC 2.  Read Ben's summary of her talk and watch it from the link provided. 
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    Inclusive picture books for children with additional needs: close but …

    by Stephen Kilgour on

    Our SEND Advisor and Outreach Teacher, Stephen Kilgour, was invited to take part in a panel to select books for children with additional needs for the wonderful BookTrust. The experience prompted him to think further about how publishers could make…
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    TEC1 workshop reflecting on promoting positive behaviour

    by FSF Emily on

    As part of our first Tapestry Education Conference (TEC 1) held in July 2019, we hosted three table-top discussions with a focus on Reflective practice. We were joined by members of the Tapestry team to record each discussion. Tapestry's Emily atte…
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    TEC1 workshop on Intent, Implementation and Impact

    by FSF Lauren on

    As part of our first Tapestry Education Conference (TEC 1) in July 2019 we held three table-top discussions led by members of the Early Years community. The theme was Reflective Practice and we were joined by colleagues from the Tapestry team to sc…
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    Being a childminder - FSF Tim shares his experience

    by FSF Tim on

    Tim is a childminder who also works at FSF HQ. In this Q+A he talks to FSF Rebecca about how he came from an IT background to be an Early Years Teacher, running his own childminding setting.
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    TEC1 workshop on a scrapbook approach to reflective practice

    by FSF Tim on

    We held our first Tapestry Education Conference (TEC 1) in July 2019 with a focus on Reflective Practice. The afternoon consisted of three table-top discussions led by members of the Early Years community, and for these we were joined by colleagues…
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    How research is used (or not!) in developing government policy.

    by Natalie Perera on

    I’ve worked in Westminster for over sixteen years now, yet the past couple of years since the EU Referendum and the election of President Trump have doubtlessly been the most fascinating in my career.
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    You are more than “just a teacher”

    by Sara Bonetti on

    Practitioners do excellent work that goes unnoticed, leading many to feel disconnected and retreat in their field or even their classroom. So, then, many convince themselves that they are “just teachers”. When you are in the classroom, aren’t …
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    Becoming an EYP: key issues raised in research conducted by staff

    by Helen MacIntyre and Jen Colwell on

    A commissioned piece of research into the factors which help or hinder early years graduates in successfully undertaking EYPS.
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    Reducing Educational Disadvantage

    by Penny Tassoni on

    Narrowing or closing the gap has become a hot topic in education. This is perhaps not surprising as it would appear that how well children do both at school and later in their careers is a postcode lottery which reflects parents’ income. Politician…
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    Men in childcare, an ongoing debate

    by David Wright on

    For those of us interested in such matters, the received wisdom is that the number of men actually working with young children as part of the Early Years workforce in England represents around 2% of the total. This figure, despite much hand-wringin…
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    The Musical Lives of Infants – a route to academic study

    by Robert Heath on

    I am currently working towards Early Years Teacher Status as an Early Childhood Studies graduate. I am sharing my academic journey hoping to inspire those considering academic studies of their own.
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    Assessment, Progression and Attainment in the EYFS

    by Kate Cahill on

    Life on the Foundation Stage Forum takes on its own seasonal phases and autumn is no exception. As the new academic year commences there are always queries, particularly from school-based practitioners, on how to gather and interpret the progress dat…
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    Building an accurate picture: Evidencing the Early Years Foundation St…

    by Kate Cahill on

    Q: How much evidence do I need? It’s a perennial question and one that is asked on an almost daily basis as moderation visits are underway.Assessment in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFSP) is based very firmly on the use of observation. Watching…
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    Knock, knock can you come out to play?

    by John Blaney on

    Closeted in the home or watched by helicopter parents children lack much of the freedom they had 40 years ago. British children’s play has been transformed in the last 100 years. In the 1960's few children did not spend all their free time outdoors, …
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    Love, Laughter and Learning, the brushes behind Paint Pots

    by FSF Rebecca and David Wright on

    Recently I was invited to spend time with Mr and Mrs Paintpots (aka David and Anna Wright) at some of their settings in Southampton. Their energy and passion for early years is infectious and their dedication to their staff team and the children an…
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    Welcoming new families and their babies to your setting

    by FSF Rebecca on

    Rebecca Swindells is owner and manager of Blue Door Nursery. Here she explains how staff at Blue Door put themselves in the families’ shoes as they welcome new babies to their setting.
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    EYFS Survey

    by Stephen Edwards on

    The FSF asked members (and visitors) to fill out a questionnaire on the EYFS in the autumn of 2010. This is a summary and the raw results of that survey.
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    A Reception Teacher's Blog

    by Iris Lark on

    Our new friend Iris Lark describes her return to reception class teaching, after a break of 10 years. Here she tells us about 'The Register'.
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    A Reception Teacher's Blog (2)

    by Iris Lark on

    The Great Reception Bake Off. The day that I cover in Reception is cooking day. I embrace the learning of this valuable life skill at such a young age, and clearly the children do too as it is a very popular activity: oversubscribed in fact. It is…
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    A Reception Teacher's Blog (3)

    by Iris Lark on

    Iris attempts to master the SMART board...
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    A Reception Teacher's Blog (4)

    by Iris Lark on

    I teach in the Reception class on Wednesdays. This Wednesday I am in the middle of the usual early morning chaos in my house (me, a husband, two teenagers and a 9 year old all attempting to leave at approximately the same time – need I say more?) wh…
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    A Reception Teacher's Blog (5)

    by Iris Lark on

    Iris tackles 'Show and Tell'....
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    A Reception Teacher's Blog (6)

    by Iris Lark on

    Staking a claim to the role play area...
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