Often feeling under pressure from Government, Ofsted and parents, it is understandable that early years providers sometimes overlook the freedoms that they enjoy when it comes to how they deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - and with that, how they plan their 'enabling environments'.
In this issue of Nursery Equipment, we talk to nurseries that have looked abroad for inspiration on planning their learning spaces and delivering better outcomes for the children in their care.
We feature some different approaches to early learning and profile nurseries that have reshaped aspects of their provision to better meet children's interests and learning needs. All the examples share the principles of the EYFS and fit neatly within 'traditional' continuous provision.
Articles include:
- Support planning with ideas from a variety of sources
- Wigloos, yurts and domes - fantastic outdoor structures
- Put creativity at the centre of learning
- Why you should dedicate space to block play
- Meaningful and motivational approaches to role play
- Resources sure to get children talking
- Lessons from Montessori for all settings
- Opportunities for mathematics throughout your provision
- The importance of clearly defined spaces
- How one nursery school weaves technology into all areas
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