Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Newsletters Blogs Programmes Documents Subscribe Childminders Recruitment ‘Lost words’ reflected through the three pillars of sustainability and the SDGs. By Diane Boyd As early years practitioners we recognise the importance of our role in supporting children’s oral skills through holistic development. Influential research by Hart and Risley (1992,1995) stated that early year’s children living in poorer disadvantaged situations experienced significantly less adult directed words than their higher socio-economic peers. The research implied there was a ‘30-million-word deficit’ for the lower socio-economic children by the time they were four. That is a lot of missing words! These crucial findings draw attention to the importance of what quality practitioners can do to support and narrow the gap for children through quality interactions and using their quality environments (SDG 4 Quality Education). So, how can we close the gap and support children’s communication skills? The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS DfE, 2024, p9) clearly states the importance of “back-and-forth interactions” as a necessary requirement for language and cognitive development in young children. Sameroff and Fiese (2000) suggest back-and-forth interactions are more important than the quantity of the vocabulary children are exposed to, because the bi-directional conversations shared together are closely entwined with Personal, Social and Emotional Development, a universal prime area (EYFS, DfE,2024). As practitioners we need to focus on ensuring all children have opportunities to encounter through modelling and scaffolding, complex language input with a high level of longer, richer sentences (Rowe, 2008). This aligns with the Education Endowment Foundation – Communication and Language toolkit, which reminds practitioners to support and model effective linguistic aspects of communication. However, reflecting on pedagogical interactions Margaret Donaldson (1978) says this must make ‘human sense’ to the children, suggesting the need to draw on the socio-cultural aspects of community too (SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and communities). Within the Specific Area Understanding the World (EYFS, DfE,2024, p11) practitioners are asked to guide “children to make sense of their physical world and their community.” Taking children out beyond the gates of your setting allows them to experience holistically their neighbourhood, and what makes sense to them. Every neighbourhood is different (think of smells in a city compared to a beach town!) but as the EYFS (DfE, 2024, p 11) states “the frequency and range of children’s personal experiences increases their knowledge and sense of the world around them”. One such example is walking with your children through the town daily or weekly, past the local shops and engaging in back-and-forth conversations, adding new vocabulary as they walk. Exchanging hellos and making conversation with shop keepers will help children to become familiar with new vocabulary that is seemingly being lost due to the overuse of supermarkets. In large supermarkets everything is there and available in one stop – just come in and buy! There are limited interactions, relationships and vocabulary shared. Sadly now, how many children know for instance, what a cobbler is and what their work comprises of, linking here to SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth. By visiting in a natural organic way through a neighbourhood walk, children will become familiar with the shop keepers such as an optician, haberdasher, greengrocer, butcher, chemist, and baker (remember use this core language) that reside on their high street. When do children ever hear these occupational words now? So, it is imperative early years practitioners highlight these words before they become ‘lost’. Reinforce the words further through reading non-fiction books and revisit language associated with each profession, for example, Dylan the Shopkeeper by Guy Parker Rees. Set up your role play as different shops visited to consolidate language further. The new vocabulary can be extended to understand the produce they can purchase from the different shops, resonating with SDG 8, SDG 9, and SDG 11. The EYFS (DfE,2024) asks practitioners to build ‘positive relationships’, and this is a way of doing this through your locality. For example, in the greengrocer discuss the type of apple with the children and then taste test them. Granny Smith or Royal Gala which are sweet or bitter? Think of the lovely describing words or faces here! Other extension activities could include memory games- I went to the baker and I bought bread, a cake, some pastries; or I went to the butcher, and I bought some pork sausages, a bacon chop, some beef burgers; this consolidates the produce from each shop and the repetition aids the children’s cognition. After visiting the high street, the children could make their own big story book from each shop rather than buying books to support. This would be very effective as this supports children’s understanding of text - words and images together have meaning, that there is a beginning, middle and end in books which will make ‘human sense’ to them as this connects them to their community high street shops, and the satisfaction of knowing they wrote the book. Due to plastic credit cards being used in supermarkets there are other words that are now less frequently used in the terms of monetary currency. How often do children hear in purchasing back and forth conversations, or the words pennies and pounds being used? By highlighting during your neighbourhood walks not just the local shop keepers, their profession and produce sold, take the children into the shop, and model the use of real money. As the EEF Communication and Language states “settings should use a range of different approaches to developing communication and language skills.” It is important that children hear your “back-and-forth interactions” (EYFS, DfE,2024p, 9) with the shop keepers, as they are valuable conversations of both produce and currency together. The EEF (Early numeracy approaches) research shows that by utilising holistic pedagogy it has “a higher impact than when maths was delivered as a supplementary activity.” Through these conversations children will hear pennies, pounds, change and cost which they can replicate in role play back at your setting because this makes “human sense” (Donalson,1978) to them. Moving out into the locality and community children will have countless opportunities to use their 5 senses – hearing, smelling, tasting, seeing, and touching. By visiting local parks, gardens, or beaches regularly children will develop empathy and care for their environment. The emphasis is that you always use correct terminology with the children. For example, not the generic term ‘flower’ but daffodil or snow drop, and you encourage the children to observe the fauna but not pick them. There is a fabulous book called Lost Words by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris (2021) which focuses again on disappearing words but this time in the natural world. The book states “all over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These are the words of the natural world; Dandelion, Otter, Bramble, and Acorn, all gone. A wild landscape of imagination and play is rapidly fading from our children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood”. This book could be used as a follow up to walks or scientific observations in woodland. Crucially for the planet we need to ensure young children hear, use, and understand key words from nature. As the EEF- Early Literacy approaches state you must ensure that “your early literacy strategy is well-balanced and combines approaches that will support the development of skills, knowledge and understanding”. From a sustainable perspective we need to invest in our locality whether this is the high street or park or woodlands or coastline. If children develop a relationship with their community and locality then they will love the area, respect the area and care for the area. EEF- Early years evidence highlights “approaches for teaching early literacy should, therefore, be used in ways that build on approaches that support communication and language, which are fundamental to children’s literacy.” This resonates with the Specific Area Knowledge and Understanding which asks practitioners to “foster their understanding of our culturally, socially, technologically, and ecologically diverse world” EYFS (DfE,2024, p11). Extending and developing these ‘lost words’ of the high street and environment builds “important knowledge,” and “extends their familiarity with words that support understanding across domains” (EYFS, DfE, 2024, p11). Economic sustainability through regular opportunities to use and understand words associated with currency, socio-cultural sustainability through engaging and connecting with your local community high street shops and environmental sustainability with care and empathy because of a relationship with the natural world. This clearly demonstrates the interconnected and holistic approaches to both early childhood and sustainability. Strategic Partners Stronger Practice Hub Privacy Notice

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Sensory Garden Blog Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Newsletters Blogs Programmes Documents Subscribe Childminders Recruitment Sensory Garden Video blog Everton Nursery Teacher Kate Doyle and Dr Diane Boyd present The Authentic development of a Sensory Garden through the 17 SDGs 1. The 'otherness' of the non-human world - highlighting worms! 2. Agency in Action – Children voicing their thinking through mark making. 3. Discovering recycling waste and contamination through a community visit. 4. Understanding Construction and Positioning of a Bug hotel in our garden. 5 Sparking interest through visiting Everton Park Nature Garden in our neighbourhood 6. The Fix-it Shop! Shopping lists, money, decision – making in action. 7. Sensory cognitive explorations using recycleable sustainable resources through tyres, hurricanes and the rain! Strategic Partners Stronger Practice Hub Privacy Notice

Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Newsletters Blogs Programmes Documents Subscribe Childminders Recruitment New CPD Guide for childminders New Early Years SENCO Level 3 The hub offers free advice, support and training to childminders across Liverpool City Region. We are aiming to set up Peer to Peer Childminder Support and Play Sessions for Children. Please join our mailing list to be kept informed of future events and launches, newsletters and availability for training dates and drop-in sessions. If you would like to be involved or have suggestions, please let us know. Belle Vale Childminder Network Every other Thursday 9.30am-12pm St Stephens Parish Hall Belle Vale Road Gateacre Liverpool L25 2PQ Thursday 12th November Thursday 26th November Thursday 10th December Thursday 7th January 2027 Thursday 21st January Everton Childminder network Every Wednesday Term time 10.30am – 12.30pm Everton Nursery and Family Centre Spencer Street L6 2WF Hunts Cross Network Held every Wednesday 9.30-11.30am St Hilda’s Church Hall Stuart Avenue Hunts Cross L25 0NG Bromborough Childminder Network Held Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30am Bromborough Family Hub, Gratrix Road, Wirral CH62 7BW What is a Childminder Drop In? The childminder drop-in sessions provide local childminders with an opportunity to access up to date information, resources, face to face support, support from a member of the hub team and for childminders to share best practices. The group offers the children a multitude of benefits including enhanced social, emotional, and cognitive development, improved communication skills and opportunities to access larger play equipment to promote physical development. The facilities provide a safe space where childminders can organise events, celebrations and provide larger scale structured activities for the children which in turn supports transitions to school. WELLCOMM Assessment Toolkit Are you a Liverpool SPH Childminder looking to borrow a WELLCOMM Assessment toolkit for your setting? Please email the SPH or contact Tracie on 07772176159 to arrange a temporary loan. Additionally, the Speech and Language team from Alder Hey attend our drop-in sessions to offer dedicated assessment support for childminders. Childminder Termly Network Zoom Meeting In today’s fast-paced environment, staying aligned, sharing insights, and fostering collaboration across our childminder network is more important than ever. We are hosting our next Network Zoom Meeting on the 26th January 2027 6-8pm Why You Should Attend Peer support Information sharing Training opportunities Events and Resources Legislation updates Professional Guest Speakers For more information, Contact Tracie on 07772176159 CM CPD CPD Guide for childminders Early Years SENCO Level 3 EARLY YEARS STRONGER PRACTICE ADVISERS (EYSPA) The Early Years Stronger Practice Advisers (EYSPA) programme offers fully funded, tailored support to early years settings from experienced professionals across the sector. Whether you are looking to strengthen leadership, address specific challenges in your setting or support children with additional needs, your dedicated Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser will work alongside you to help identify priorities, develop solutions and embed lasting improvements. The programme is part of the governments ambition to improve outcomes for children and increase the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development by 2028. What makes this support different? Each of the 36 Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs has a dedicated team of advisers who provide tailored, practical support based on your needs and circumstances. Unlike one off training sessions, advisers work directly with settings to help leaders turn knowledge into action through: Tailored coaching and professional support Observation and reflection on day-to-day practice Evidence-informed advice and guidance Practical action planning Ongoing professional dialogue focused on sustainable improvement Group based support is delivered face-to-face, in your setting, making it accessible and flexible for leaders. For childminders, support is delivered to small groups that can be accessed virtually, providing flexibility around your daily commitments whilst still offering opportunities to learn alongside peers. This offer will be live from January 2027 - Please get in touch with your Stronger Practice Hub to apply Strategic Partners Stronger Practice Hub Privacy Notice

Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Newsletters Blogs Programmes Documents Subscribe Childminders Recruitment Sharing gifted resource bags Kendal Childminding Network Sharing how resource bags gifted by Liverpool City Region Stronger Practice Hub have made an impact to a childminder network. How did you use the resource bag? Thank you so much for the resource box that Tracie (Strategic Childminder Support Lead) brought to our Network Drop in at Beck Community Centre in Kendal. We used the ‘Owl Babie’s’ story sack within the drop in while Tracie was with us. The children absolutely loved the story and used the fabulous puppets. We extended the activity by playing ‘sleeping owls’ then flying around and swooping down to picking up toys to put them away for tidy up time. Please share further information on how the resource bag supported your setting and how the resource bag may inspire or support other childminders? Every week each childminder will take home a different resource bag to share with their minded children and then swap the following week. They will also take it in turns to use a bag within the drop in, for the activity and swap ideas to extend activities within the bags. What impact did this resource bag have on the learning of the children in your setting? The children and childminders absolutely enjoyed using the story sack. Everyone joined in, got excited, had fun and laughed all the way through the story. They learnt all about why babies get upset when their mummy leaves them. It promoted discussion about emotions including how they felt that morning being dropped off at their childminders. The children talked about cuddling their childminders for reassurance and how they felt safe. Some of the children cuddled each other, others cuddled the owls. The children pretended to be sleeping baby owls, when woken they flew around swooping and diving down, before going back to sleep to do the actions again. After the session the children all helped to put the contents back into the bag ready for next time. Strategic Partners Stronger Practice Hub Privacy Notice

Liverpool City Region and beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Blogs Childminders Programmes Documents Subscribe Early Years Professional Development Programme Newsletters Recruitment Case Study Julie Ellis By Julie Ellis As a childminder I am very happy that we now have a support group from the Stronger Practice Hub in our local area, especially promoting communication and language. I enjoy networking with the childminding group in the Deysbrook Drop in, Library and other events. At the drop in each week, we enjoy songs and story time using the lovely resources we received through the Stronger Practice Hub. As childminders we share the resources and take turns to put the activities into practice with our minded children and share ideas with each other on how to use the resources. The insert in each bag was great so we could make sure we were able to gain the most out of the activities. June and Tracie (Strategic childminder leads for the Stronger Practice Hub) have both been a great support over the months. As the Childminder Lead, June gave me the correct information and guidance with Ofsted and polices to support my practice further as a childminder. Tracie was able to support me in her DfE Mentor role for my next inspection. My confidence was low after my last inspection but June and Tracie encouraged me to lead story sessions which made me feel more confident in my ability to show how good I am at my job which helped me have a positive inspection which I was very grateful for. This also allowed me the confidence to join a Local Authority Working group. Having June as a contact and then being part of the WhatsApp group has been great as there is so much support from everyone and the Hub also helps with training needs on childminder related issues e.g. children’s behaviour and emotions. I am also able to share my outdoor and gardening experience events with other childminders. Having easy access to a Wellcomm Bag has been invaluable as this has saved me time travelling to my nearest Children’s Centre to book a bag out, plus I do not have to rush to return the pack. I tell people I have a pack so I can share and I promote the Hub all the time. Other Reading to supplement my knowledge: https://child-development-training.education.gov.uk/about/module-4 https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/evidence-store/communication-and-language https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/evidence-store/early-literacy https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/high-quality-interactions Julie Ellis Ofsted Registered Childminder Liverpool Email Name Local Authority your setting is based in: School / Setting name Setting Postcode Setting URN number: What best describes your role in the Setting Choose an option What best describes your Setting Choose an option Which area would your setting like support with? * Bắt buộc Communication and Language Literacy Mathematics Other Which Social Media channels would you like to see our information on? * Bắt buộc Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Whatsapp Other Would you like to subscribe to our monthly newsletter? * Bắt buộc Yes No I understand that by signing up on this form, my contact details will be kept by Liverpool City Region and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub at Everton Nursery School and Children's Centre. Your details will be kept for the purpose of sending emails and newsletters. I agree Submit Thanks for subscribing! Please check your inbox Junk folder for blocked correspondence First name* Last name* Email* Name of Setting* Setting Postcode* I understand that by signing up on this form, my contact details will be kept by Liverpool City Region Stronger Practice Hub at Everton Nursery School and Children's Centre. Your details will be kept for the purpose of sending emails and newsletters Agree Submit Strategic Partners Stronger Practice Hub Privacy Notice

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Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Newsletters Blogs Programmes Documents Subscribe Childminders Recruitment Reddish Vale Nursery School Blog Becoming physical development champions and beyond…. This blog explores the importance of evaluating the opportunities available to promote physical development in the early years, with a particular focus on promotion children’s independence, risk taking and following their lead. Our pedagogy Opportunities for outdoor play are vital in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Reddish Vale Nursery places equal value on outdoor and indoor play, and the well-resourced outdoor area is an important part of the continuous provision. As a team we work on the premise that regular activity is vital for strengthening neural networks, where regular, intense exercise results in the growth of neurons to aid memory and learning. Opportunities in the outdoor area are designed to improve concentration, hand eye coordination, confidence and decision making. The evidence RISE at Manchester Metropolitan University outlines the importance of physical development where ‘Physical development lays the foundation for learning, health and wellbeing. The more physically active we are as young children, the more likely we are to maintain an active lifestyle later in life. This sets a positive health trajectory, promoting long-term physical well-being and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Encouraging early physical activity is crucial for establishing healthy habits and also impacts greatly on early literacy and the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.’ Rise x Future Me at Manchester Met (mmu.ac.uk) Children who are given the opportunity to play outdoors are shown to have better planning, attention and inhibition where regular activity reduces stress, and increases self-regulation. Children learn how to control their bodies, develop physical competence and an enjoyment of outdoors and to practice problem solving. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) on the Early Years Evidence Store key findings in ‘promoting physical activity’ outlines the following: There is evidence that promoting physical activity improves children’s physical development outcomes including a range of movement skills. Encouraging enjoyment through play and a focus on child-directed choice are effective strategies to further support children’s physical development. Motivating children to be physically active through the use of resources or equipment, both outdoors and indoors, can support children’s physical development. Educators have an important role to play in structuring the environment and activities to support children’s physical development. EEF | Physical Development (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk) Becoming Physical Development Champions Reddish Vale Nursery School engaged in Physical Development Champion training where we evaluated our current environment and made some changes to promote gross motor skills. We removed the majority of chairs from the tables to enable children to stretch for resources. We made group times more physical. We increased activities which help to develop core strength. We corrected W sitting where this was happening. We also provided more opportunities for tummy time. Although we have always promoted independence in children we looked for times of the day where we could increase opportunities for this. We encourage children to pour their own drinks at snack time and peel their own fruit. At lunch time children collect their own lunches and clear away after themselves. There is an absolute wealth of evidence based information, videos, case studies and examples for best practice available you can read at your own pace, but did you know that researching, investigating and using the Education Endowment Foundation EEF Evidence Store shows that you are reflecting on your setting so make sure you add these to your personal development record. The furniture was also checked to ensure that this was appropriate for the individual and we changed chairs to enable children to anchor themselves properly when seated, with both feet on the floor. Some chairs with arms are used for children that need extra support. Beyond our Physical Development Champion work – what did we do next? Observation and reflection The EEF studies looked at the benefits of introducing different resources to stimulate interest or encourage nature-based play. Different or new resources could be smaller tools such as hand tools and jigsaws or more dynamic toys such as balls or climbing frames. In nature-based studies, children were encouraged to participate in more risky play through climbing natural structures. Likewise, freedom to play with natural elements such as grass, rocks, and branches was supported. These activities all led to improvements in children’s physical development outcomes. A common theme across the evidence was ensuring that children were provided with choice and a high degree of independence. EEF | Physical Development (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk) Introducing a gravel pit Gravel pits can bring the following benefits: 1. Sensory Development Gravel offers a unique tactile experience different from sand, water, or soil. This helps children explore texture, weight, and sound, enriching their sensory input. 2. Fine Motor Skills Scooping, pouring, picking up, and sifting small stones promotes hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Using tools like shovels, buckets, or sieves builds grip strength and control. 3. Creativity and Imaginative Play Gravel can be used in pretend construction, road-building, or even as "ingredients" in play kitchens. It encourages open-ended play, allowing children to invent their own games and stories. 4. STEM Learning Children naturally engage in early science and math concepts through sorting by size, counting stones, or experimenting with gravity and volume. Opportunities for cause and effect learning, like observing how gravel moves or shifts. At Reddish Vale Nursery School, the children made their own gravel pit using tarpaulin, sleepers and a huge order of pea sized gravel. Climbing opportunities in the 2s Through observing our 2 year olds we noticed their need for a constructive physical outlet, helping them to burn energy and regulate emotions and behaviour afterward. We therefore introduced a climbing wall where 1.Gross Motor Development Climbing strengthens large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and core. This helps develop balance, coordination, and body awareness. 2. Fine Motor and Grip Strength Grasping climbing holds improves hand strength, finger dexterity, and fine motor control—important for future skills like writing and self-care. 3. Confidence and Independence Climbing challenges young children in a way that lets them experience success, promoting self-esteem and a sense of achievement. It encourages independent decision-making and exploration. Conclusion When did you last evaluate your environment through the physical development lens? Do your routines and environments all offer opportunities for independence? Are your children encouraged to take risks? Are there opportunities for tummy time, even for older children? Look specifically at what the children are already doing and how this could be developed. Do you already have resources that could be introduced in a different way? Are you making the best use of the space you’ve got? References https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/evidence-store/physical-development https://www.reddishvalenursery.stockport.sch.uk/our-curriculum/physical-development-champions https://rise.mmu.ac.uk/topic/the-importance-of-physical-development/ https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670fa42a30536cb92748328f/EYFS_statutory_framework_for_group_and_school_-_based_providers.pdf Physical Development Physical activity is vital in children’s all-round development, enabling them to pursue happy, healthy and active lives9. Gross and fine motor experiences develop incrementally throughout early childhood, starting with sensory explorations and the development of a child’s strength, co-ordination and positional awareness through tummy time, crawling and play movement with both objects and adults. By creating games and providing opportunities for play both indoors and outdoors, adults can support children to develop their core strength, stability, balance, spatial awareness, co-ordination and agility. Gross motor skills provide the foundation for developing healthy bodies and social and emotional well-being. Fine motor control and precision helps with hand-eye co-ordination, which is later linked to early literacy. Repeated and varied opportunities to explore and play with small world activities, puzzles, arts and crafts and the practice of using small tools, with feedback and support from adults, allow children to develop proficiency, control and confidence. 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The benefits of outdoor play Liverpool City Region Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Hub Home Events Newsletters Blogs Programmes Documents Subscribe Childminders Recruitment The benefits of outdoor play How childminders use outdoor spaces to enhance children’s learning outcomes. By Tracie Dowling ‘My greatest childhood memories are of playing outdoors. Running around, climbing trees, playing in my treehouse, making mud pies, using my mum’s roses to make perfume (not always fragrant!) and inventing new games that kept me, and my brother occupied for hours – these are all things that contribute to a happy, healthy upbringing’ Introduction My name is Tracie Dowling, and I have been an OFSTED Registered Childminder for over 33 years and a Strategic Partner of Liverpool City Region and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub. One of my roles has been to support the Deysbrook Childminder Network at the Village Community Centre in West Derby, Liverpool. https://www.evertonnurseryschoolandfamilycentre.org/childminders Not all childminders are lucky enough to have a large outdoor space attached to their setting; however, this does not prevent them from ensuring the children access quality outdoor learning opportunities. The childminders at Deysbrook meet up once a week at the drop-in session and have access to a community garden where they can grow produce, exercise and access activities. They also regularly organise to meet up at the local allotment, parks, farm, forest, zoo and beaches. ‘The Early Years Foundation Stage states that ‘children benefit from spending as much time outside as possible. This makes a significant contribution to the progress they make particularly in their personal, emotional, social and physical development’ Benefits of outdoor learning opportunities Having the opportunity to learn outdoors can be a holistic and essential approach to education, offering a multitude of benefits beyond the traditional educational setting. Here are some of the ways the childminders take advantages of outdoor learning opportunities: Enhanced Physical Development: The childminders regularly take the children to the local forest to experience the natural outdoor spaces which are uneven and inconsistent (logs, trees, pathways) and therefore improve children's balance, coordination, agility and encourage movement in ways that improve their muscles, bones and physical endurance. Cognitive Development: The openair environment of the local park provides opportunities for exploration (plants, wildlife, habitats) problem-solving (how to cross a big puddle?), critical thinking (how to make a den using found objects), decision-making and building essential skills like spatial awareness and adaptability. The children engage in activities such as den building, learning to look after the environment, and exploring nature. Communication and Language Skills: Collaboration between the childminders and peers significantly boosts communication and language development. This provides a natural, engaging environment to practice language, explore new vocabulary and develop social skills. By providing the children with Imaginative play opportunities, exploring the natural world, and interaction with peers all contribute to language acquisition and communication skills which is evident by the children expressing thoughts, asking questions and listening to their childminder and peers. While in the outdoor area the children listen to natural sounds and explore other sensory experiences (e.g., the rustling of leaves, the feel of mud and sand) this broadens and enhanced language development by using words such as squidgy, squelchy, scrunching. Personal, Social, and Emotional Development: When the childminders take the children on visits for instance to the beach this provides abundant opportunities for personal growth and social development. The children learn to manage risks, (being close to water/climbing on slippery rocks/identifying and studying the jellyfish) develop self-confidence, and form positive relationships in the safety of their childminder and experiences with peers. Knowledge and Understanding of the World: Outdoor learning offers a direct relationship with nature, enabling children to explore and understand the natural world, encouraging an enduring interest in science, ecology, and caring for their environment. My personal childminding ethos and curriculum is ‘sustainability in the garden classroom’. I am privileged to have a wonderful outdoor space where I teach the children to care for their environment. We have a wormery to use up food waste and provide our plants with nutrients, water butts to recycle water and feed our fruit and vegetables, habitats for the wildlife such as frogs, bees, bugs etc. We grow plants (not always successfully) using different methods such as hydroponically, using recycled materials and no dig raised beds. We welcome childminders and our community family to share our environment, where we exchange ideas’ share surplus produce and have a swap scheme for instance toys/plants/story sacks to promote positive relationships and encourage cost effective way of living. Literacy and Mathematics: Outside spaces can serve as an environment for literacy and numeracy activities. Children can count objects, (bugs, shells, sticks) write using natural materials (sand, soil, chalk, sticks) or engage in storytelling and creative writing inspired by the environment for instance using the ’anywhere farm’ story sack at the urban farm. Expressive Arts and Design: Openair environments encourage creativity and artistic expression. Children can be involved in activities such as drawing, painting, or sculpture using natural materials, (logs, sticks, shells, pinecones) furthering their artistic development. The children are very interested in using flowers and leaves to make natural prints pressing the flowers (from my garden) between two pieces of material to bring out the natural colourings. Conclusion By childminders being creative and giving children opportunities to access various outdoor environments reinforced with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 7 areas of learning is a pathway in a child’s holistic development. The EYFS framework recognises the importance of outdoor learning, and the benefits of this approach are undeniable. By providing children with outdoor environments for physical activity, cognitive growth, social interaction, and a deep connection to nature, we nurture well-rounded children and enable them to be better prepared for the challenges of life and holistic learning. This is the collective responsibility of parents and educators to ensure that all children have access to these inspiring outdoor activities and environments that will profoundly shape their future in positive and meaningful ways. External References and Resources https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/evidence-store Reference to Physical Development, Communication and Language, Literacy and Mathematics https://www.evertonnurseryschoolandfamilycentre.org/strongerpracticehub https://www.gov.uk/early-years-foundation-stage https://www.evertonnurseryschoolandfamilycentre.org/early-years-sustainable-hub https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/research/forest-schools-impact-on-young-children-in-england-and-wales/#research-objectives The Garden Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHk8MmfrBTc https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/family-friendly/family-friendly-gardens Strategic Partners Stronger Practice Hub Privacy Notice

Fundamental British Values at Everton Nursery School and Family Centre Giá trị cơ bản của Anh Các giá trị cơ bản của Anh tại Trường mẫu giáo và Trung tâm gia đình Everton Dưới đây là cách các giá trị của chúng tôi tại Trường mẫu giáo và Trung tâm gia đình Everton thể hiện định nghĩa của Chính phủ về Giá trị của người Anh: fundamental british values Chúng tôi cũng có bộ giá trị cốt lõi của Trường mẫu giáo Everton và Trung tâm gia đình. Đây là như sau: Xuất sắc Chúng tôi triển khai trong thực tế thông qua cách chúng tôi: sống giá trị của chúng tôi thông qua hành động của chúng tôi biết những kỳ vọng của cha mẹ/người chăm sóc và đáp ứng chúng/vượt xa chúng tin rằng mọi thứ có thể được cải thiện duy trì một môi trường an toàn, lành mạnh và sạch sẽ thể hiện cam kết cung cấp giáo dục xuất sắc với sự quan tâm hợp tác làm việc với đứa trẻ ở trung tâm của mọi quyết định Một tổ chức trung thực và cam kết quan tâm Chúng tôi triển khai trên thực tế thông qua: sự cởi mở bao hàm thể hiện sự chính trực trong tất cả các mối quan hệ của chúng ta làm những gì chúng tôi nói chúng tôi sẽ làm đặt giá trị lên niềm tin Thuộc về Chúng tôi triển khai trên thực tế thông qua: trẻ em, cha mẹ/người chăm sóc và nhân viên học tập cùng nhau mang lại giá trị cho sự đa dạng và tôn vinh sự khác biệt lắng nghe và chia sẻ ý kiến với người khác quyền sở hữu tôn trọng và tự hào về môi trường học tập Đam mê và Lái xe Chúng tôi triển khai trên thực tế thông qua: đặt giá trị một tinh thần đồng đội đổi mới, sáng tạo, năng suất và hiệu quả chủ động tạo ra sự thay đổi xem xét thực tiễn trong quá khứ để cải tiến liên tục Tạo nên sự khác biệt Chúng tôi triển khai trên thực tế thông qua: học tập suốt đời cộng tác – một phương pháp lắng nghe kết quả/tiến triển khả quan Bạn sẽ thấy tất cả những giá trị cốt lõi này trong thực tế xuyên suốt tất cả công việc chúng tôi đảm nhận với trẻ em và gia đình trong Trường Mẫu giáo và Trung tâm Gia đình Everton. Promoting fundamental British values

At Everton Nursery School, we are committed to ensure the highest possible standards of learning and teaching for our young children at all times. Trường Mẫu Giáo 2-5 Tuổi Chương trình giảng dạy của chúng tôi Tại Trường mẫu giáo Everton, chúng tôi cam kết luôn đảm bảo các tiêu chuẩn học tập và giảng dạy cao nhất có thể cho trẻ nhỏ. Là an trường xuất sắc (được Ofsted đánh giá gần đây nhất vào tháng 10 năm 2018), chúng tôi cung cấp môi trường học tập có mục đích và đầy cảm hứng cho tất cả trẻ em vui chơi, học hỏi và khám phá. Chúng tôi quan sát, lắng nghe và ghi nhận cách trẻ em phát triển theo tốc độ của riêng chúng và thử thách chúng trong suốt thời gian học tại Trường Mẫu giáo của chúng tôi thông qua các trải nghiệm học tập được lên kế hoạch cẩn thận. Chúng tôi có kế hoạch sử dụng khuôn khổ 'Các Vấn đề Phát triển' của Giai đoạn Nền tảng Đầu năm (EYFS) và trang bị cho tất cả trẻ em những trải nghiệm học tập rộng rãi và cân bằng trên tất cả bảy lĩnh vực học tập và phát triển - cả trong nhà và ngoài trời! Hồ sơ Công nhân Gia đình Tại Trường Mẫu giáo Everton, chúng tôi tin rằng việc quan sát, phản ánh, đánh giá và ghi lại quá trình học tập, thành công và thành tích của trẻ em là những yếu tố quan trọng của chương trình giảng dạy Giai đoạn Nền tảng Những năm đầu đời. Quy trình lập hồ sơ này cho phép nhân viên xem xét sự tiến bộ của từng trẻ để lập kế hoạch phù hợp cho các cơ hội học tập trong tương lai nhằm đáp ứng nhu cầu và giai đoạn phát triển của tất cả trẻ. Nhân viên ghi lại những quan sát, phản ánh và đánh giá này trong Hồ sơ Công nhân Gia đình cá nhân của trẻ em, cả hai hồ sơ này đều có sẵn cho phụ huynh/người chăm sóc bất cứ lúc nào và được chuyển cho mỗi đứa trẻ vào thời điểm chúng chuyển sang trường tiểu học. Nhân viên của chúng tôi Mỗi thành viên của đội ngũ nhân viên làm việc tại Trường Mầm non Everton đều được đào tạo chuyên sâu và có kỹ năng giáo dục những năm đầu đời. Việc học tập của trẻ em được dẫn dắt bởi một Giáo viên Mầm non có kinh nghiệm with Tình trạng giáo viên đủ tiêu chuẩn who hợp tác làm việc với nhiều Nhà giáo dục Mầm non có kiến thức và kỹ năng. Quan hệ đối tác với cha mẹ và người chăm sóc Tại Trường mẫu giáo và Trung tâm gia đình Everton, chúng tôi cam kết đảm bảo rằng chúng tôi hợp tác chặt chẽ với phụ huynh và người chăm sóc để tiếp tục xây dựng trên nền tảng vững chắc đã được đặt ra trong những năm đầu đời của trẻ._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ Chúng tôi thừa nhận rằng cha mẹ/người chăm sóc của đứa trẻ là người quan trọng nhất trong cuộc đời của đứa trẻ. Đây là lý do cơ bản củng cố phương pháp hợp tác làm việc của chúng tôi để đảm bảo rằng chúng tôi giúp tất cả trẻ em đạt được tiềm năng đầy đủ của mình. Đi học ở trường mẫu giáo Tất cả trẻ em đều được yêu cầu và mong đợi việc đi học đều ở trường mẫu giáo. Là một Trường mẫu giáo được duy trì, chúng tôi tuân thủ kỳ vọng đi học chuyên cần của địa phương và quốc gia là 97%. Tất cả sự chuyên cần của trẻ em đều được theo dõi và sau đó sẽ bị thách thức nếu tỷ lệ này thấp hơn 97% dự kiến, và nhà trường có một hệ thống rõ ràng để thách thức tình trạng Vắng mặt Liên tục. Nhà trường viết thư cho tất cả phụ huynh và người chăm sóc theo định kỳ để tóm tắt tỷ lệ chuyên cần của lớp và toàn trường. Bạn có thể tìm thấy ví dụ gần đây nhất về bức thư này bằng cách click nơi đây . Nộp đơn xin học tại Trường Mẫu Giáo Everton... Để đăng ký vào Trường Mẫu giáo, hãy nhấp vào liên kết bên dưới để tải xuống mẫu đơn đăng ký của chúng tôi. Vui lòng hoàn thành biểu mẫu này và gửi lại Trường mẫu giáo Everton cùng với bản sao giấy khai sinh của con bạn.