Best practice in childcare and the EYFS

Nursery World's Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Centre contains a wealth of ideas, advice and information for working with birth to five-year-olds under the EYFS framework, all linking into the four themes - A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development. Each feature includes a downloadable PDF and links to other relevant articles.

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EYFS Best Practice: All about ... Empathy

A lack of consideration for others is seen as the root of many social problems - hence the key role of the early years in developing empathy in children.
Enabling Environments: Collections - On the beach

You can recreate a seaside experience by careful choice of resources, says Nicole Weinstein.
Positive Relationships: Working with Parents - Book talk

Enrich a child's language skills by talking about books, say Claire Bates and Helen Roscoe, Suffolk County Council Early Years and Childcare Service
A Unique Child: Inclusion - All change

Practitioners should work closely with parents of adopted children who will often have a history of upheaval and trauma, says Anne O'Connor.

Learning & Development

Learning & Development: Music - Your song

A project using lullabies to engage more fully with children and their families is demonstrating the power of music, reports Katy Morton.

Enabling Environments

Enabling Environments: Let's explore ... Vegetables

Seeds, greens and legumes can be used to create a whole host of interesting and enjoyable learning opportunities. Marianne Sargent offers some food for thought.

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Prime Areas of the EYFS

Specific Areas of the EYFS

How Children Learn

Challenging Behaviour

Gender

Treasure Baskets and Heuristic Play

Outdoor Provision & Play

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Latest Case Studies

A Unique Child: Inclusion - Right moves

Pen Green children's centre - Standing the test of time

Learning & Development: Two-year-olds - Family times

Learning & Development: Literacy - Dear Zoo

A Unique Child

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Home cooking

Nutrition is an ongoing challenge for nurseries. But groups are taking some innovative approaches to help encourage healthy eating among children and their families. Nicole Weinstein reports.

Positive Relationships

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Don't hold your breath

If a child stops breathing and goes stiff after an upsetting episode, they may be experiencing breath-holding spells. Sue Chambers explains.