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Reception Collaborative Planning & Reflection Sheet | 4-5 Years

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A professional planning and reflection tool supporting child-led inquiry, curriculum coherence and meaningful learning conversations in Reception.

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In *Reception | 4-5 Years, -R3, Observation & Assessment, OAP Cycle, Planning Templates, In-The-Moment Planning, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Reception, Reception Collaborative Planning & Reflection Sheet | 4-5 Years

In-the-Moment Planning Prompts | Childminder (Mixed-Age)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A professional guidance document supporting confident, low-burden EYFS planning in childminding and mixed-age settings.

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In *Childminder, *Mixed-Age, -C2, Areas of Learning, In-The-Moment Planning, OAP Cycle, Observation & Assessment, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Childminder, In-the-Moment Planning Prompts | Childminder (Mixed-Age)

In-the-Moment Planning Prompt Sheets | Toddlers (18–36 Months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A practitioner tool supporting responsive, observation-led planning in toddler rooms.

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In *Toddlers | 18-36 Months, -T3, In-The-Moment Planning, OAP Cycle, Planning Templates, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Toddler, In-the-Moment Planning Prompt Sheets | Toddlers (18–36 Months)

When (and When Not) to Plan in Baby Rooms | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Clarifying the role of planning for babies aged 0–18 months

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B7, Adult Role, In-The-Moment Planning, Care as Curriculum Tags Baby, When (and When Not) to Plan in Baby Rooms | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

Responsive Interaction & Provision Notes | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Observing cues, responding through interaction and adjusting provision for babies aged 0–18 months.

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B7, Planning Templates, In-The-Moment Planning, OAP Cycle, Observation & Assessment, Adult Role, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Baby, Responsive Interaction & Provision Notes | Babies (Birth-18 Months), language - how we talk to children

Using Planning Templates Responsively | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Understanding the purpose of planning in baby rooms (0–18 months)

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B7, Planning Templates, OAP Cycle, Observation & Assessment, In-The-Moment Planning, Adult Role Tags Baby, Using Planning Templates Responsively | Babies (Birth-18 Months)

Responsive Talk, Narration & Imitation | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Supporting early communication through everyday interaction for babies aged 0–18 months

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B6, Adult Role, In-The-Moment Planning, AoL-C&L Tags Baby, Responsive Talk Narration & Imitation | Babies (birth-18 months), language - how we talk to children

In-the-Moment Prompt Cards | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Supportive interaction prompts for responsive baby room practice

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B3, AoL-C&L, AoL-PSED, Care as Curriculum, Adult Role, In-The-Moment Planning, **Speech & Language, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Baby, In-the-Moment Prompt Cards | Babies (birth-18 months)

Using Observation to Respond to Babies’ Needs | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Supporting responsive, relationship-led practice for babies aged 0–18 months

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B3, AoL-C&L, AoL-PSED, AoL-PD, Care as Curriculum, Adult Role, In-The-Moment Planning, Observation & Assessment, OAP Cycle Tags Baby, Using Observation to Respond to Babies’ Needs | Babies (birth-18 months)

Pocket-Sized Observation Card | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A quick, in-the-moment observation tool for babies aged 0–18 months.

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B3, Assessment Tools, OAP Cycle, Observation & Assessment, In-The-Moment Planning, Templates, Planning Templates, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Baby, Pocket-Sized Observation Card | Babies (birth-18 months)

Micro-Observation Template (Checklist Format) | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A quick reference tool supporting observation-led practice for babies aged 0–18 months

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B3, AoL-C&L, AoL-PD, AoL-PSED, Assessment Tools, In-The-Moment Planning, Observation & Assessment, Orienting Sample, Templates, Planning Templates, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Baby, Micro-Observation Template (Checklist Format) | Babies (birth-18 months)

In-the-Moment Narrative Observation Template | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A quick, meaningful observation tool for babies aged 0–18 months.

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B3, AoL-C&L, AoL-PD, AoL-PSED, Assessment Tools, OAP Cycle, Observation & Assessment, In-The-Moment Planning, Templates, Planning Templates, **OAP Cycle Template Tags Baby, In-the-Moment Narrative Observation Template | Babies (birth-18 months)

Adult Reference: Developmental Signals & Support | Babies (birth-18 months)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Supporting informed, responsive practice for babies aged 0–18 months

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In *Babies | 0-18 Months, Overview Page, -B2, Areas of Learning, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment, OAP Cycle, In-The-Moment Planning Tags Baby, Adult Reference: Developmental Signals & Support | Babies (birth-18 months)

If Interest Sparks — What Happens Next? Poster | Preschool 3-4 Years

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Responsive Planning in our EYFS Curriculum

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In *Preschool | 3-4 Years, Guidance Posters, -P6, Adult Role, Areas of Learning, Continuous Provision, Learning Through Play, Observation & Assessment, OAP Cycle, In-The-Moment Planning Tags Preschool, If Interest Sparks — What Happens Next? Poster | Preschool 3-4 Years

What Child-Led Does NOT Mean Poster | Preschool 3-4 Years

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A practitioner guidance poster clarifying responsive, purposeful EYFS practice.

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In *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P1, Guidance Posters, Adult Role, Learning Through Play, In-The-Moment Planning Tags Preschool, What Child-Led Does NOT Mean Poster | Preschool 3-4 Years

Early Years Schemas - Practitioner Toolkit | EYFS Birth-5 (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A practical, research-informed toolkit for recognising schemas and responding through meaningful, child-led provision.

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In EYFS | 0-5 Years, *Whole-Setting, *Mixed-Age, **Schemas, -Whole-Setting | Schemas, -E2, Learning Through Play, Templates, Planning Templates, In-The-Moment Planning, Observation & Assessment, OAP Cycle, Assessment Tools, Adult Role Tags Whole-Setting, Early Years Schemas - Practitioner Toolkit | EYFS Birth-5 (Overview), EYFS (birth-5)

Preschool Theme Packs — Frequently Asked Questions | 3-4 Years

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Find answers to our Preschool Theme Packs Frequently Asked Questions.

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In *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Preschool Planning, Themes, In-The-Moment Planning, Learning Through Play, OAP Cycle, Adult Role Tags Preschool Theme Packs — Frequently Asked Questions | 3-4 Years

How Practitioners Use This Curriculum Daily | Preschool 3-4 Years (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A practical, inspection-ready explanation of how curriculum intent becomes daily EYFS practice.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Adult Role, In-The-Moment Planning, Learning Through Play, Themes, OAP Cycle Tags How Practitioners Use This Curriculum Daily | Preschool 3-4 Years (Overview), Preschool

Preschool (3–4 Years) Curriculum Overview | How Themes Fit Together (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A full-year, responsive EYFS planning framework

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P1, Themes, Adult Role, Areas of Learning, In-The-Moment Planning, Learning Through Play, OAP Cycle Tags Preschool (3–4 Years) Curriculum Overview | How Themes Fit Together (Overview), Preschool

Pedagogy Guidance (Birth–5) | Whole-Setting Document (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A professional guidance document supporting confident, consistent EYFS pedagogy from birth to five.

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In Overview Page, EYFS | 0-5 Years, *Whole-Setting, -Whole-Setting | C & P, -E1, In-The-Moment Planning, Learning Through Play, OAP Cycle, SEND & Inclusion Tags Pedagogy Guidance (Birth–5) | Whole-Setting Document, Whole-Setting | Curriculum & Pedagogy, EYFS (birth-5)
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