Articles

Articles Professional Learning Toolkit

Followers 0

General Articles

146 articles in this category

Ofsted Inspection Reports for Childminders (Part 2)

by Helen Edwards on December 15, 2010

A selection of Ofsted inspectors' judgements on the quality and standards of childminders' early years provision and outcomes for children.

Assessment, Progression and Attainment in the EYFS

by Kate Cahill on December 15, 2010

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…

Using 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell & Patrick Benson as a focus for a…

by Juliet Mickelburgh on December 15, 2010

This is a lovely book to focus on when children are starting school or nursery or with a new childminder. There are lots of opportunities to talk about how we feel when the people we love leave, and how we feel when they come back again. Children can…

Invincible or Invisible Dads

by Martine Horvath on December 15, 2010

Promoting positive partnerships with parents, with fathers particularly in mind.

Becoming an EYP: key issues raised in research conducted by staff

by Helen MacIntyre and Jen Colwell on December 15, 2010

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

The Practitioner as an Explorer: Effective Observation Techniques

by Karen James and Jo Kavakeb on December 15, 2010

Observation is at the heart of effective provision, and it ensures that we keep the child at the centre of our practice. This article discusses various tools and techniques practitioners need to carry out effective observation and to support learning…

What's Critical About Critical Thinking?

by Joy Chalke on December 16, 2010

Joy Chalke, principal lecturer in the School of Education and Continuing Studies at the University of Portsmouth, demonstrates and analyses some of the critical thinking skills required of students engaged in higher education courses.

Music, Personal, Social and Emotional Development......and You!

by Alison Harmer on December 16, 2010

Alison Harmer explores musical experiences in the early years in relation to Personal, Social and Emotional Development.

Positive Behaviour Management in Early Years Settings

by Sue Cowley on December 16, 2010

Sue Cowley discusses the reasons why some children might have behavioural difficulties and how you, as a practitioner, can help those children overcome them through positive strategies and encouraging empathy.

Using "Dear Zoo" as a Focus for Activities

by Juliet Mickelburgh on December 16, 2010

Here is another collection of planning ideas using a big book as the inspiration for learning. There are suggested activity starting points related to the Areas of Learning and Development, as well as ideas for displays and role play areas. A book li…

Motivational Planning- a retrospective discussion

by Sue Ridgway on December 16, 2010

Sue Ridgway takes us back to 2006, when her setting decided to discard a topic-based approach in favour of developing children's skills through following their interests. In this new article, she describes the impact this change has had on her provis…

Using "Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs" as a Focus for Activitie…

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

Another collection of planning ideas using a big book as the starting point. Activities are linked to the EYFS Areas of Learning and Development, including suggestions for displays and role play areas.

Storytelling

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

Following on from Juliet Mickelburgh's articles on promoting reading and using stories to plan stimulating activities, she now turns her attention to how young children can be involved in telling their own stories.

Using "The Gruffalo" as a Focus for Activities

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2011

This is the first in a series of planning ideas using a big book as the starting point.

In conversation with Ruth Pimentel

by Juliet Mickelburgh on January 18, 2010

Discussing the forthcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the National Director for the Foundation Stage, Ruth Pimentel.

The Snowman Drama

by Jacquie Long on December 14, 2010

Another in our growing series of drama activities - the snowman drama. Especially for January and February!

A Unique Child

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

What does the EYFS mean by the term "a unique child", and how can we support each child's individual development?

Positive Relationships

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

Martine Horvath discusses critical aspects of positive relationships and how to promote them in your setting.

Cheerful or Cheerless Childminding in the Face of EYFS Challenges?

by Martine Horvath on January 21, 2011

Advice on how childminders can embrace the EYFS. Don't worry, be happy!

Revisiting Imaginative Play

by Lesley Hendy on November 13, 2010

Imaginative or role play is in danger of being eclipsed by the demands of the EYFS Curriculum. Lesley Hendy invites us to take a fresh look at this important tool in a young child's learning about the world around them.

Foundation Stage Units Part 1: developing integrated provision for nur…

by Anne O'Connor on January 24, 2011

An overview of the differing types of FSU from an experienced early years professional and author, giving pros, cons and issues around the subject.

Foundation Stage Units Part 2 – experiences and lessons learned

by Anne O'Connor on January 24, 2011

Following her first well received first article on Foundation Stage Units, Anne discusses in more depth her experiences and the lessons learned of the set up of her unit.

Risk Assessment in Early Years settings

by Helen Edwards on January 24, 2011

An overview of the things to be considered when undertaking a risk assessment. Accompanied by two editable forms, one for recording an initial safety inspection and the second a basic form to record the risk assessment

Learning about Shape and Space

by Helen Edwards on January 24, 2011

The perceived need to demonstrate children's development in the Early Years can put pressure on practitioners to move to formal methods of education too quickly. This article explains how learning can be achieved and recorded instead through practica…

Applying for a job in Early Years? Interview preparation

by Helen Edwards on January 24, 2011

Getting through interviews successfully is all about preparation. This article guides the interviewee through the process, recommending strategies for impressing your interviewer.

Followers 0

Sign In

Articles

Articles Professional Learning Toolkit

146 articles in this category