Leading in the Early Years (Autumn Term 24/25)

This online programme will delve into how a knowledge-rich early years curriculum can build firm foundations for future education. Exploring areas such as teaching vocabulary, weaving knowledge into play and practical ideas for planning a robust Reception curriculum, this session will help teachers and senior leaders reflect upon how knowledge and play in the Early Years can help children to flourish. We will have a particular focus on ‘Understanding the World’ and will look at how this area of learning can be woven meaningfully through the curriculum. We will look at the importance of a whole school curriculum approach, ensuring that curriculum content builds from the firm foundations of the EYFS into KS1 and beyond. 

We will consider questions such as: 

• What does a knowledge approach to an Early Years curriculum look like?
• How do we combine teacher led content with child-initiated learning?
• What is the ‘word gap’ and why does it matter in Early Years?
• What impact can a knowledge rich EYFS curriculum have on early language?
• How can we use continuous provision to support learning? 
• How can we create strong curriculum links between EYFS and KS1?

This course is for senior leaders, EYFS Leaders and teachers and will reflect upon the role that EYFS plays in the Ofsted inspection framework. 

The session will be recorded, and videos will be made available for participants.