Back to school | Early Years Displays, Planning, Activities and Ideas

 

Free ‘Back to School’ Printables | Early Years

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Core Themes for September…and into October

 

🧭 Planning for 2026/27

Planning in the Early Years looks different at every stage of development.

Practical, developmentally appropriate planning support for babies, toddlers, preschool and reception.

Plan ahead for the year with curriculum planning tools.

This hub brings together our full range of EYFS planning support, including:

  • age-specific planning guidance

  • curriculum and pedagogy documents

  • practical templates and tools

  • continuous provision resources and idea banks

 

🌿 Updated EYFS Statutory Framework, Effective September 2026

Find out key information about the changes to the EYFS Statutory Framework in our article: ‘Updated EYFS Statutory Framework Announced for September 2026: What Early Years Providers Need to Know

 

🗒️ Early Years Classroom & Setting Organisation Printable Resource Pages

 


🧠 Explore our EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Guidance Suite

The Curriculum & Pedagogy suite houses a growing library of professional EYFS guidance, including:

  • Guidance pathways for Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Reception & Mixed-Age Settings

  • Curriculum maps & planning frameworks

  • Age-Specific pedagogy guidance aligned with the EYFS statutory framework

  • Continuous provision and enhancements

  • Child-led & play-based approach

  • Intent, Implementation & Impact and OAP Cycle guidance

  • Assessment, SEND and inclusion built-in

  • Schema support documents

  • Parent Partnership & Transition resources

  • Leadership and inspection-readiness documents

  • EYFSP interpretation

  • Staff Training and Induction resources

  • EYFS Setting & Childminder Policies

  • An approach that is: Professional-Judgement-Led, SEND-Inclusive and supports Reduced Paperwork & Coherence Across Age Phases

 

🌈 Areas of Learning | Guidance & Printable Provision

 

🧱 EYFS Framework Printable Support Materials…

(Including resources aligning with ‘Development Matters’.) Additional materials available on our EYFS Framework page.

 

📅 Calendar of ‘Special Dates’ for the entire year!

- Festivals, Celebrations & Awareness Dates

More calendars can be found on our ‘Special Dates Calendars’ page…

 

🌍 Back To School Topics/Themes

 

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