ShREC in Practice | EYFS Prompts & Staff CPD

Make the ShREC approach easier to use during everyday EYFS provision. Print prompt cards for construction, small world, role play, creative and outdoor areas, then use the included 20-minute staff CPD session and reflection sheets to discuss adult-child interactions with your team.

ShREC stands for Share attention, Respond, Expand and Conversation. This 16-page A4 pack gives practitioners concise examples of what to notice, say and do next while following a child’s lead. Suitable for nurseries, Reception classes, childminders, teaching assistants, apprentices and early years leaders.

INSIDE THE PACK

• Quick guide poster and universal adult prompt cards
• Provision prompts for construction, blocks, small world, vehicles, role play, painting, dough, books, outdoor play and mud kitchen
• What could I say next? prompt sheet and printable mini cards
• Observation and coaching tool, adult reflection sheet and child-led interaction record
• 20-minute staff CPD session and discussion prompts
• Home link conversation sheet

WHAT YOU RECEIVE
One ZIP containing a 16-page A4 printable PDF, an editable Word version and a START-HERE text file. Print selected pages for staff areas or provision baskets, or use the coaching and reflection pages in supervision and team discussion.

This is an original Made for Monday practice resource informed by the ShREC approach. It is not official EEF training. Use it alongside your setting’s curriculum, policies and professional guidance.