Course Aims
This comprehensive and exciting course will be delving deeply into the Characteristics of Effective Learning—'How children learn'—and thoroughly covering all seven areas of learning. Get ready to embark on an inspiring journey that will transform your approach to early years education!
We will explore:
Intent:
• key messages for creating a long-term EYFS curriculum overview based on the school’s context and pedagogy.
• Reflect on what your children need and why, in alignment with the aims of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
Implementation:
Curriculum Planning
• Plan ideas for a custom EYFS curriculum and unpick key knowledge, skills and understanding for all seven areas of learning.
• Provide a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.
• Prepare children for the next stage of their education.
Learning Environments:
• Create vibrant and inviting indoor and outdoor learning environments with developmentally appropriate areas of provision, designed to captivate and inspire young minds.
• quality texts to support reading and foster a love of reading.

Enrichment Activities:
• Include visits, visitors, events, and celebrations.
Parental Involvement:
• Share ideas with parents.
Role of the Adult:
• Facilitate learning through guided activities and interactions.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Provide support and encouragement to foster a positive learning environment.
Impact:
• Evidencing learning and progress across all areas of learning – creating manageable assessment systems.
• Strategies for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the school’s EYFS curriculum to meet the needs of each cohort.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of reflection and improvement? This interactive course is designed for Reception teachers and their colleagues. Bring along a fellow educator of your choice, such as subject leaders, teaching assistants, or EYFS leads for a collaborative learning experience!
This course is a complete package, offering incredible value for money and sustained CPD each half term. At the end of the programme, we'll celebrate your progress with a visit to your setting and plan exciting next steps for the future. Get ready for an engaging and transformative experience!

"Without doubt the most useful course I have ever attended"
"All areas of learning and provision have been audited as the year progressed. Planning now has a deep-rooted focus on the Characteristics of effective learning and child development. Our adults are now able to articulate the 'what' and 'why'."
"This course has made me love Early Years again!"

Our brand-new Key Learning document will be provided free of charge as part of this course.
Delegates will receive a floor book to create a dynamic reflection journal, capturing our journey and planning exciting next steps. This interactive tool will help you document your progress and celebrate achievements along the way!