Putting the EYFS Curriculum into Practice

Putting the EYFS Curriculum into Practice addresses how practitioners and leaders can approach the design and implementation of curriculum within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Written by experts in the field, it offers clear, practical guidance aligned to the revised (2021) EYFS.

The book explores each of the seven areas of learning and development, with chapters that also consider key aspects of day-to-day practice. Topics include assessment, inclusion of children with SEND, English as an Additional Language, equalities, anti-racism, provision for disadvantaged children, professional development, and the use of research and evidence. It is designed for practising teachers, early years educators, students on early years degrees, and trainee teachers, presenting an accessible route to applying the revised EYFS in educational settings.

Key details

• Practical guidance for designing and implementing an EYFS curriculum
• Covers the seven areas of learning and development in the revised (2021) EYFS
• Includes chapters on assessment, equalities and anti-racism
• Addresses SEND inclusion, English as an Additional Language and provision for disadvantaged children
• Considers professional development and using research and evidence
• Written for practitioners, early years educators, students and trainee teachers

Synopsis

This expert-written guide supports practitioners and leaders in putting the revised (2021) EYFS into practice. It provides practical direction across the seven areas of learning and development, alongside focused chapters on assessment, inclusion, equalities and anti-racism, and the use of research and evidence. Written for teachers, early years educators, students and trainees, it offers an accessible approach to implementing the EYFS curriculum.