This series gives advice on how practitioners can be more responsive to children's interests and on how thoughtful resourcing can truly broaden and progress their learning. It sets out what to include in a core collection for everyday use, and gives examples of how to build up resources that support children's interests and special play opportunities
Enabling Environments: Collections - Dig deep
Gardening helps children's development and brings them closer to nature, so having the right tools is essential, says Nicole Weinstein.


Enabling Environments: Collections - Come rain or shine
Rain, sun and fog are elements children can have fun exploring with...

Enabling Environments: Collections - Ready to go
There is an important balance to be struck between child-initiated and adult-chosen...

Enabling Environments: Collections - It's a breeze
Nothing beats being outdoors to experience weather but many resources can support...

Enabling Environments: Collections - Into the woods
Wherever a setting is situated, woodland creatures should be close at hand,...

Enabling Environments: Collections - In the castle
Every child can be the king of the castle when you choose...

Enabling Environments: Collections - Baby talk
Don't stop at dolls, but supply all the equipment that babies need...

Enabling Environments: Collections - Top gear
Keep children's interests on the move with a varied collection of transport...

EYFS Best practice: All about ... collections
From buttons and shells to bottle tops and magnets, collections of objects...
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- £22000-£25000, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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