EYFS Essentials Videos

Welcome to Nursery World's online training videos on different aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The videos are presented by leading early years experts, who provide information and advice, accessible for all practitioners.

Ideal for staff training sessions and individual CPD, the EYFS Essentials videos will build up into a great resource for working with the revised EYFS framework which came into force in September 2021.

Access to our EYFS Essentials video series is not included in our subscription packages and requires an additional purchase. The price for each series grants access to a single customer. If you would like to buy access to multiple licences then please contact our customer service team at subscriptions@markallengroup.com or call 01722 716 997.

Below you can find details on each series or save with a bundle that's right for you.

Video Bundles

EYFS Essentials
Series 1-6
All 20 videos and over 10 hours of training
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Series 1-3 Bundle
All 11 videos from series 1-3
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Series 2-3 Bundle
All 7 videos from series 2-3
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Series 4-6 Bundle
All 9 videos from series 4-6
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Series 6: Early Years Curriculum

In this set of three 30-minute videos, Jan Dubiel, leading early years specialist and member of the advisory group for the revised EYFS, takes us through different aspects of the curriculum – planning, progression and assessment.

Jan looks at what we mean by an early years curriculum and how we construct one; how progression can be ensured by its coverage and depth; and at assessment – how do we know that children know what they know?

Watch the video for a brief introduction to the series from Nursery World’s Editor-in-Chief Liz Roberts and an excerpt from the first video.

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Series 5: A New Vision for Outdoors

In this set of three videos, early childhood landscape designer and Nursery World author Julie Mountain leads you through the process of improving your outdoor provision.

Julie gives a step-by-step guide to developing your outdoor area in Evaluating your Outdoor Provision, Identifying Opportunities for Change, and Making and Managing Changes, with suggestions for reflection and discussion, and tasks to carry out in between each video session. You’ll also have access to a pack of resources to support you, including audit sheets.

Watch the video for a brief introduction to the series from Nursery World’s Editor-in-Chief Liz Roberts.

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Series 4: The Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning

In this set of three 30-minute videos, consultant, trainer and author Penny Tassoni examines each of the Characteristics – Playing and Exploring, Active Learning, and Creating and Thinking Critically.

Penny considers the focus on the role of the adult in the revised EYFS framework and shows how the characteristics can help you reflect on the needs of individual children and also on your provision.

Watch the video for a brief introduction to the series from Nursery World’s Editor-in-Chief Liz Roberts.

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Series 3: The Specific Areas of Learning

Early years consultants Helen Tate and Judith Twani present four 30-minute videos on the Specific Areas of Learning. They unpick the educational programme and Early Learning Goals for each Specific Area in the revised EYFS and give ideas for developing your practice and environment.

Helen gives a guide to Literacy and Mathematics, while Judith looks at Understanding the World and Expressive Arts & Design.

Watch this video for a brief introduction to the series from Nursery World’s Editor-in-Chief Liz Roberts.

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Series 2: The Prime Areas of Learning

In this set of three 30-minute videos, early years consultant Anne O’Connor shows how Physical Development, Personal, Social & Emotional Development and Communication & Language are the universal core aspects of early child development, building the foundation for children’s learning.

Anne examines the educational programme and Early Learning Goals for each Prime Area in the revised EYFS and considers the implications for your practice.

Watch this video for a brief introduction to the series from Nursery World’s Editor-in-Chief Liz Roberts.

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Series 1: The Four Principles of the EYFS

In this set of four 30-minute videos, popular early years consultant and trainer Judith Twani explains how A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning & Development underpin the EYFS.

Judith explains the holistic way in which the four principles should work together to enable every child to have the best start in life, and looks at the key points that early years practitioners need to think about and incorporate into their practice.

Watch the video for a five-minute introduction to the series from Judith.

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