by EYR Team | Dec 8, 2021 | Latest News
What is the EYFS? The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an educational stage for children aged 0-5. It sets the standard for learning and development of children in this age bracket and is used to guide early year’s practitioners. The EYFS consists of seven areas...
by EYR Team | Dec 2, 2021 | Early Years Ideas, Inspiration
Get yourself and the children feeling festive with our top 10 Christmas facts. The decorations are up, the mince pies are out and the Christmas jumpers are on as we count down to Christmas. We’ve scoured the internet for the best Christmas facts – sure to...
by EYR Team | Nov 5, 2021 | Early Years Development, Latest News, Professional Development, Your Stories
This blog has been written by EYR Industry expert Emily Hanson, a qualified EYFS teacher with an M.Ed in Education from the University of Cambridge. In this blog, Emily discusses the importance of heuristic play in the early years and provides a variety of suggestions...
by EYR Team | Oct 29, 2021 | Latest News
We all love to get ahead when it comes to Christmas shopping and as we know, shopping for little ones can be a bit of a minefield. To help ease some of the seasonal stress and help you get ahead, we have created the ultimate children’s Christmas gift guide, a...
by EYR Team | Oct 13, 2021 | Early Years Ideas, Early Years Resources, Home School Ideas, Inspiration, Our Eco-Environment, Outdoor Learning, Primary Resources, Primary School Ideas
Better out than in! Outdoor learning has long been advocated as an essential element of early year’s development. It not only refreshes the children’s learning environment but it provides them with a space to explore, gain more experiences and develop an appreciation...
by EYR Team | Oct 6, 2021 | Latest News, Learning & Development
This blog has been written by EYR Industry Expert Keya Elie. A Research Scientist with 10 years’ experience in the field of Child and Family Psychology. Her studies focus on parent-child interactions across various socioeconomic backgrounds and cognitive outcomes for...
by EYR Team | Sep 7, 2021 | Early Years Development, Learning & Development, Primary Learning
In England, learning a foreign language is statutory from the ages of 7-14. Before this, there is no compulsory requirement for children to learn another language and the uptake of older children continuing to study a language at GCSE level is in a constant decline....
by EYR Team | Sep 1, 2021 | Latest News, Learning & Development
It’s that time of year again! Summer is drawing to a close and it’s time to get the children prepped and ready for school. While the start of a new term is exciting, getting ready for the big return can be a hectic and stressful time for children and parents alike....
by EYR Team | Aug 24, 2021 | Latest News, Learning & Development, Teachers' Corner
Are you ready for the Big Return to School? As the summer holidays gradually come to a blissful end, it’s time to cast your thoughts back to the classroom! The new school year is quickly approaching meaning it’s a fresh start for both pupils and teachers alike. Making...
by EYR Team | Aug 19, 2021 | Early Years Development, Early Years Resources, Learning & Development, Learning Environment
The history of Numicon An effective learning tool for helping children visualise numbers, Numicon works by using a multi-sensory approach. The nature of Numicon resources means that children can learn by seeing, feeling and understanding mathematical concepts through...
