Phase 1 Phonics Early Reading Curriculum System
Preschool (3–4 Years)
Phase 1, Vocabulary & Early Comprehension Curriculum System (24 Sessions)
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(This pathway component will be available for download by: March 31st 2026)
Phase 1 Phonics Early Reading System (24 Sessions) ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄
Documents Updated: January 2026
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Early Years Schemas - Practitioner Toolkit | EYFS Birth-5
↪ Schema Cards (definition, behaviours, age-related examples, enabling resources)
↪ Schema Observation & Responsive Provision Planning Template
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↪ Policy Sign-Off and Confirmation Document
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↪ Childminder Assistant or Volunteer Policy Sign-Off and Confirmation Document
↪ Childminder Policy Folder Contents List
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Content within the EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Membership is provided as professional guidance and support. It reflects current understanding of the EYFS statutory framework, Development Matters and inspection expectations at the time of writing. Practitioners are responsible for applying professional judgement and ensuring practice aligns with current statutory requirements and their specific context.
Updated: January 2026