Effective Practice in the EYFS: An Essential Guide

In this compelling new book Vicky Hutchin provides an accessible and readable guide to effective practice in the revised EYFS whichExplains the revised EYFS areas of learning and developmentConsiders the three characteristics of effective learning and the implications for practitioners in their interactions with children and the provision they make for themExplores in detail the role of practitioners and parents in supporting childrens learning and developmentExamines the importance of partnership with parents in their childrens learning and development and how to develop thisDetails the observation, assessment and planning cycle with a particular focus on the statutory summative assessment, the Progress Check at Age Two This is the revised EYFS brought to life for early years practitioners, professionals and students. Threaded throughout the book are real case studies taken from a range of inspiring early years settings. These are backed up by interviews with practitioners as they reflect on and develop their practice to ensure the best support for young childrens development, learning and wellbeing. Each chapter makes reference to relevant research and includes top tips for effective practice. Effective Practice in the EYFS is a clear, comprehensive and accessible exposition of the new eyfs and its requirements for practitioners. using case studies, examples from settings and observations of children, vicky hutchin brings breadth and depth to each aspect of the eyfs and ensures that practitioners have a principled understanding of the importance and relevance of each aspect of their work with young children. the characteristics of early learning are given appropriate significance and can be seen to underpin all subsequent chapters. the prime and specific areas of learning are each highlighted with great clarity and every chapter concludes with top tips for effective practice which could be used to create a development plan by any setting wanting to reflect on current practice. this book would be valuable for all practitioners but particularly those new to the early years and wanting a clear reference guide to all that is important about teaching in this phase. Julie Fisher, Independent Early Years Advisor This book will guide practitioners on their journey into the new requirements of the EYFS, and will build confidence. It is written with clarity, encourages common sense and draws on the good practice of real settings together with useful reference to research and literature. Just what is needed! Professor Tina Bruce CBE, University of Roehampton, UK As an Essential Guide to the revised EYFS Vicky Hutchins book covers everything a practitioner needs to know and think about. The emphasis on the Characteristics of Effective Learning ensures that the reader understands right from the outset that HOW children learn rather than WHAT they learn is a priority. The...