Treasure baskets are collections of carefully selected objects that babies can explore independently. These objects are usually everyday items rather than toys, chosen to provide a variety of sensory…
Read moreTransition (Daily & Developmental) | EYFS
Transition describes the process of moving from one situation, experience, or stage to another. In early years settings, transitions are a regular part of children’s lives and can vary in scale. Some…
Read moreSelf-Regulation | EYFS
Self-regulation describes how children begin to manage their emotions, behaviour, and thinking. It includes the ability to stay focused, respond to challenges, and control impulses. In early childhood…
Read moreSettling-In Practices | EYFS
Settling-in practices describe how early years settings support children when they first start attending or when they experience a significant change. These practices help children become…
Read moreSensory Integration | EYFS
Sensory integration describes how the brain processes and organises information received through the senses. While sensory development involves experiencing and developing the senses…
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Sensory development describes how children use their senses to explore, understand, and respond to their environment. From birth, children begin to learn through sensory experiences, which form…
Read moreSecure Attachment | EYFS
Secure attachment describes a type of relationship between a child and a familiar adult where the child feels safe, understood, and supported. In this relationship, the child trusts that the adult will…
Read moreRoutine as Learning | EYFS
Routine as learning describes the idea that everyday routines are not separate from learning, but are an important part of it. In early years settings, routines provide regular, predictable opportunities for…
Read moreResponsive Care | EYFS
Responsive care describes an approach where adults pay close attention to children’s cues—such as gestures, sounds, expressions, and behaviour—and respond in ways that meet their needs. In…
Read moreKey Person Approach | EYFS
The Key Person Approach is a way of organising care in early years settings so that each child has a consistent, familiar adult who understands their needs and supports their development. This approach…
Read moreHeuristic Play | EYFS
Heuristic play describes a type of play where babies and young children explore collections of objects without a fixed outcome or specific instructions. The term “heuristic” comes from a word…
Read moreFloor-Based Play | EYFS
Floor-based play describes opportunities for babies and young children to explore and play freely on a safe, open floor space. Rather than being placed in restrictive equipment such as seats or…
Read moreEmotional Regulation | EYFS
Emotional regulation describes how individuals recognise and manage their emotional responses. In early childhood, this ability is still developing, and children often need support to understand…
Read moreCo-Regulation | EYFS
Co-regulation describes how adults support children in managing their emotions and behaviour. Young children are not yet able to regulate their emotions independently, so they rely on adults to…
Read moreCare as Curriculum | EYFS
Care as curriculum describes an approach where everyday care experiences are recognised as meaningful learning opportunities. Rather than viewing care routines as separate from learning…
Read moreAttachment | EYFS
Attachment describes the emotional connection that develops between a child and a consistent, responsive adult. This bond helps children feel safe and supported, particularly in unfamiliar…
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