This document highlights skill progression during Continuous Provision and provides ideas of how to layer resources in each area to ensure challenge for all pupils. Areas of provision included are performance, physical play, reading, maths, fine motor, mark making, mud kitchen, water, sand, creative, malleable, role play, construction and small world.

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Gingerbread recipe for malleable area Scissor skills for fine motor area Paper plate angel instructions for arts and design area Reindeer soup recipe for mud kitchen Story map for stage area

Small worlds, as well as being fun, are the ideal platform for nurturing children’s imagination from a young age. This play provides them with an opportunity to explore new materials, act out scenarios from real life, build language, practice social skills, and gain an understanding of the world. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate’ (Celebrating our differences) utilising the following texts - Colour Monster Stick man Funnybones Rama and Sita Leaf Man Nativity

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Leaf Man story map for small world area Leaf animal masks for stage area Scavenger hunt for physical outdoor area Leaf bread recipe for mud kitchen area Focus observation record sheet

This resource can be sent home to help children practice writing set 1 sounds they have been learning in class. It can also be laminated and placed in continuous provision to be utilised with white board pens as a ‘write and wipe’ activity to further support letter formation.

This resource shows the intent and implementation for each area of provision. Highlighting enabling environments, positive relationships, characteristics of effective learning, key questions, key vocabulary and learning objectives covered. Areas of provision included - construction, creative, large equipment and wheeled vehicles, loose parts, malleable, mark making, maths, mud kitchen, reading, role play, sand and water.

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision If you plant a seed story map for stage area War medal examples for malleable area Poppy examples for loose parts area Tank examples for construction area Camouflage examples for arts and design area Soldier stew recipe for mud kitchen Character headbands for stage area Ration booklet for pretend play area Animal roles for sand area

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Line examples for water area Finger print examples for art and design area Tangrams for loose parts area Palm leaf examples for small motor area Chick examples for malleable area Hot cross bun recipe for mud kitchen Story map for stage area Lego designs for construction area

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Focus observation record sheet Rama and Sita story map for small world area Firework patterns for fine motor area Shadow puppets for loose parts area Bridge examples for construction area Lantern examples for arts and design area Chicken curry recipe for mud kitchen Rangoli pictures for outdoor physical area Character headbands for stage area Firework tickets for pretend play area Mehndi pictures for sand area

This resource maps out curriculum information for each of the 7 areas of learning to ensure children in Early Years Foundation Stage can build their understanding of larger concepts over time. Each term new learning builds on prior knowledge to ensure attainment of Early Learning Goals.

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Stickman story map for small world area Stickman poses for loose parts area Leaf kebab recipe for mud kitchen area Role play masks for stage area Focus observation record sheet

Across the Early Years environment we aim to offer a wide range of exciting and engaging learning opportunities to help develop children’s foundation skills. In any situation where there are a number of children working and playing together there are risks but there are also benefits. This resource is designed to guide practitioners through the process of conducting a thorough risk assessment. This useful guide includes a risk of consequence matrix, safety checklist and benefit risk assessments for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Children develop fine motor skills at different stages. This resource highlights pre-writing line development and pencil grip stages. This resource also includes instructional posters for children to utilise to ensure scissor safety, an effective tripod grip and a successful seating position whilst writing.

Providing toddlers and young children with blocks to play with has many benefits for their learning and development. Blocks are a great way to introduce toddlers to many concepts for the first time. This resource highlights the seven stages of block play with corresponding ‘I can’ statements.

This resource can be sent home to help children practice writing red words they have been learning in class. It can also be laminated and placed in continuous provision to be utilised with white board pens as a ‘write and wipe’ activity to further support recognition of tricky words.

The EYFS framework is structured very differently to the National Curriculum as it is organised across seven areas of learning rather than subject areas. The aim of this document is to help subject leaders to understand how the skills taught across EYFS feed into National Curriculum subjects. This document outlines the most relevant statements taken from the 2020 Development Matters guidance and the Early Learning Goals in the Statutory Framework for the EYFS.

This resource shows ‘I can’ statements in relation to British Values. This resource is ideal for practitioners to display in their early years setting.

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Colour Monster story map for small world area Pre writing cards for sand area Emotion cookie recipe for mud kitchen area Colour monster cards for construction area Emotion cards for fine motor area Focus observation record sheet

Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. Developed in line with Development Matters, this resource includes detailed enhancement planning, highlighting intent, implementation and challenge for all areas of provision. This resource also includes - Enhancement planning overview for all areas of provision Focus observation record sheet Funnybones story map for small world area Parts of a skeleton for loose parts area X-ray images for pretend play area Web designs for art and design area Pumpkin soup recipe for the mud kitchen Skeleton masks for stage area

There are many benefits to using a thematic approach in EYFS. One of the main benefits is that it can help children develop a deeper understanding of a particular topic. By exploring a theme in depth, children are able to connect the different pieces of information they learn, which can help them remember and apply what they have learned. Books are a rich starting point for learning in an early years setting. They provide an exciting way into worlds children could not otherwise visit. A well chosen book can be an excellent catalyst for all sorts of learning experiences. This resource includes enhancement ideas for all areas of provision for the theme of ‘Around the world’ (Comparisons of cultures and environments) utilising the following texts - One snowy night The jolly postman Chinese zodiac Handa’s surprise Polar bear and the snow cloud Easter story