Every early years setting will have some routines in place such as snack times or tidy-away times. Routines create an underlying structure to sessions or days. They are also associated with transitions, such as at home time when children move from our care to be back with their parents. When routines are successful, they should be positive moments for everyone involved. They should also provide children with opportunities to learn and develop.
The trouble for some settings is that routines have often evolved over time or have been inherited. With Ofsted’s new focus on the quality of education, some settings might need to revisit their routines and consider whether they are still working well.
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