Thanks to Bath Spa REaCh for hosting the second Firm Foundations Conference
Useful Links for Further Reading on EYFS
Blogs on the Baseline Test:
Baseline Assessment - what's all the fuss? - Sharon Vince
A Bad Idea - Sue Cowley
Anisa's Story; Or You can't know what you don't know - Dr Sue Allingham
Let's Test 4 Year Olds - Seriously! - Sara Yates
Baffled by Baseline - Dr Pam Jarvis
Blogs on Bold Beginnings:
Bold Beginnings: think piece or set text - Elizabeth Holmes
EYFS Links:
Blog from Dr Helen J Williams
The Centre for Research in Early Childhood
Ofsted does not have a preferred style of teaching for early years - NAHT
EYFS blog from Nicky Clements
Opal Play - Neil Coleman
Development Matters - this is a 'must read' for anyone interested in early child development. A non statutory piece of guidance still used by practitioners years after it was first published (and you can't say that about many government documents).
The EPPSE Project - a major study into the effectiveness of early years education.
The Hundred Review - a report from the Centre for Research in Early Childhood and Early Excellence, on pedagogy, practice and child outcomes in Reception classes in England.
Bold Beginnings - a report from Ofsted into the Reception curriculum in schools rated good or outstanding in England.
Teaching and Play in the Early Years: A Balancing Act? - an Ofsted early years good practice survey exploring perceptions of teaching and play, part of a suite of documents to be read in conjunction with Bold Beginnings.
Unknown Children - Destined for Disadvantage? - an Ofsted survey to evaluate the effectiveness of local authorities and early years providers in tackling the issues facing disadvantaged families and their young children. Part of the suite as above.
TACTYC's Response to Bold Beginnings - analysis from TACTYC, the Association for Professional Development in Early Years.
Juliet Robertson's Blog - inspiration for outdoor learning in EYFS.
Information about grants on Juliet's blog - fantastically useful set of links for finding funding to develop your outdoor area.
@EYTalking - a Twitter account run by Laura Henry, sharing ideas and practice from EY practitioners and settings.
Learning Trajectories and NRICHmaths - recommended websites for early years maths.
Piazza Piazze - lovely video about young children's learning in Reggio Emilia.
The British Association for Early Childhood Education - website of the EY professional association.
Let Toys Be Toys - useful advice on challenging stereotypes in the early years.
Achievement for All - a charity offering support to early years educators.
The Lancashire Grid for Learning - early years materials and resources.
Celebrating Children's Learning - early years assessment materials from East London early years and schools partnership.
Zero to Three - a non profit organisation focused on supporting infants.
TMC Talks - self regulation and kindergarten.
An article on the pervasive reach of racism and its impact on black children's lives.
A baby room conference at Canterbury Christ Church University on 1 May 2018.
Child development - understanding conflict and aggressive - YouTube video.
What is Emotional Intelligence? - video
Keeping Early Years Unique website
Self-Reg and Kindergarten | TMCTalks
Early Years Blogs:
Stimulating Learning
Life in the Sandpit
Can I Go and Play Now
Useful Links for Further Reading on EYFS
Blogs on the Baseline Test:
Baseline Assessment - what's all the fuss? - Sharon Vince
A Bad Idea - Sue Cowley
Anisa's Story; Or You can't know what you don't know - Dr Sue Allingham
Let's Test 4 Year Olds - Seriously! - Sara Yates
Baffled by Baseline - Dr Pam Jarvis
Blogs on Bold Beginnings:
Bold Beginnings: think piece or set text - Elizabeth Holmes
EYFS Links:
Blog from Dr Helen J Williams
The Centre for Research in Early Childhood
Ofsted does not have a preferred style of teaching for early years - NAHT
EYFS blog from Nicky Clements
Opal Play - Neil Coleman
Development Matters - this is a 'must read' for anyone interested in early child development. A non statutory piece of guidance still used by practitioners years after it was first published (and you can't say that about many government documents).
The EPPSE Project - a major study into the effectiveness of early years education.
The Hundred Review - a report from the Centre for Research in Early Childhood and Early Excellence, on pedagogy, practice and child outcomes in Reception classes in England.
Bold Beginnings - a report from Ofsted into the Reception curriculum in schools rated good or outstanding in England.
Teaching and Play in the Early Years: A Balancing Act? - an Ofsted early years good practice survey exploring perceptions of teaching and play, part of a suite of documents to be read in conjunction with Bold Beginnings.
Unknown Children - Destined for Disadvantage? - an Ofsted survey to evaluate the effectiveness of local authorities and early years providers in tackling the issues facing disadvantaged families and their young children. Part of the suite as above.
TACTYC's Response to Bold Beginnings - analysis from TACTYC, the Association for Professional Development in Early Years.
Juliet Robertson's Blog - inspiration for outdoor learning in EYFS.
Information about grants on Juliet's blog - fantastically useful set of links for finding funding to develop your outdoor area.
@EYTalking - a Twitter account run by Laura Henry, sharing ideas and practice from EY practitioners and settings.
Learning Trajectories and NRICHmaths - recommended websites for early years maths.
Piazza Piazze - lovely video about young children's learning in Reggio Emilia.
The British Association for Early Childhood Education - website of the EY professional association.
Let Toys Be Toys - useful advice on challenging stereotypes in the early years.
Achievement for All - a charity offering support to early years educators.
The Lancashire Grid for Learning - early years materials and resources.
Celebrating Children's Learning - early years assessment materials from East London early years and schools partnership.
Zero to Three - a non profit organisation focused on supporting infants.
TMC Talks - self regulation and kindergarten.
An article on the pervasive reach of racism and its impact on black children's lives.
A baby room conference at Canterbury Christ Church University on 1 May 2018.
Child development - understanding conflict and aggressive - YouTube video.
What is Emotional Intelligence? - video
Keeping Early Years Unique website
Self-Reg and Kindergarten | TMCTalks
Early Years Blogs:
Stimulating Learning
Life in the Sandpit
Can I Go and Play Now
