This info sheet is a simple guide to help teachers set up and use continuous provision in Year 1. It explains: What continuous provision is. The benefits of continuous provision Key areas of continuous provision Tips for effective implementation. Examples of activities. Perfect for Year 1 teachers, this resource will help you create a fun and engaging classroom that supports all learners.

Listening to children is a skill which requires much more than the use of our ears. We can observe their actions and pay attention to their behaviour. This animation was developed for Anne Emerson-Smith Play Training Ltd and shares the key strategies for listening to children. Excellent for training early years and KS1 teachers, teaching assistants and early years educators.

This inset day challenge was designed as a first step towards creating a directory of support for stakeholders within our school community. It aims to support staff, parents, children and those with SEND. Works best if you set time limits for each part of the challenge and give someone responsibility as timekeeper and someone to be note keeper. We did this by putting hula hoops on the floor and putting the post it notes from the first part of the challenge within them - One hoop for each group of stakeholders.

Performance management proforma set up for two years with two six month reviews.