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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)

Mini Theme Pack: Traditional Tales | Preschool Planning (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A two-week, flexible mini theme designed to strengthen oral storytelling, empathy and imagination through play.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Themes Tags Preschool, Mini Theme Pack: Traditional Tales | Preschool Planning (Overview), traditional tales, fantasy, role play

Mini Theme Pack: Space | Preschool Planning (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A two-week, flexible mini theme designed to spark curiosity, imagination and early STEAM thinking through play.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Themes Tags Preschool, Mini Theme Pack: Space | Preschool Planning (Overview), space, science, Winter, fantasy, problem solving

Mini Theme Pack: Pets & Vets | Preschool Planning (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A two-week, low-prep mini theme designed to support empathy, responsibility and language development through play.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Themes Tags Preschool, Mini Theme Pack: Pets & Vets | Preschool Planning (Overview), animals, responsibility, people who help us

Mini Theme Pack: Celebrations Around the World | Preschool Planning (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A two-week, low-prep mini theme designed to support belonging, inclusion and cultural understanding through meaningful play.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Themes Tags Preschool, Mini Theme Pack: Celebrations Around the World | Preschool Planning (Overview), festivals and celebrations, inclusion, geography, all about me

Mini Theme Pack: Building & Construction | Preschool Planning (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A two-week, low-prep mini theme designed to deepen problem-solving, collaboration and early STEM learning through play.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Themes Tags Preschool, Mini Theme Pack: Building & Construction | Preschool Planning (Overview), construction, problem solving

Strength-Based Progress Overview | Preschool 3-4 Years (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A strengths-led overview supporting observation, reflection and meaningful next steps in a play-based EYFS environment.

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In *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, Areas of Learning, Assessment Tools, Observation & Assessment, Templates, Transitions Tags Preschool, Preschool Progress Tracker/Child Development Overview (Overview)

EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Glossary | UK Birth-5

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

Clear, practical explanations of EYFS curriculum and pedagogy terms — written for early years professionals working across Birth–5. This glossary has been created to support early years practitioners, leaders and childminders in developing a shared, confident understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and practice within the EYFS.

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In EYFS | 0-5 Years, *Whole-Setting, *Mixed-Age Tags Whole-Setting, EYFS Curriculum & Pedagogy Glossary | UK Birth-5

Mini Theme Pack: Beaches & Coastlines | Preschool Planning (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A two-week, low-prep mini theme designed to enrich provision and respond to children’s emerging interests.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P3, Themes Tags Preschool, Mini Theme Pack: Beaches & Coastlines | Preschool Planning (Overview), summer, ocean, water, sensory, nature, geography, habitats

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

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Fine Motor & Hand Control (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A developmentally informed progression tool supporting strength, control and confidence in early fine motor development.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-PD, AoL-Literacy, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment Tags Preschool, Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Fine Motor & Hand Control (Overview)

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: PSED - Self-Regulation & Relationships (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A play-based progression tool supporting deep number understanding through real-world EYFS practice.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-PSED, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment, Self-Regulation Tags Preschool, Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: PSED - Self-Regulation & Relationships (Overview)

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Maths - Pattern, Shape & Spatial Awareness (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A play-based progression tool supporting exploration of shape and pattern by building, rotating, navigating, transforming and describing.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-Maths, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment Tags Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Maths - Pattern Shape & Spatial Awareness (Overview), Preschool

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Maths - Subitising, Counting & Comparing (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A play-based progression tool supporting deep number understanding through real-world EYFS practice.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-Maths, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment Tags Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Maths - Subitising Counting & Comparing (Overview), Preschool

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Writing (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A developmentally grounded progression tool supporting early writing from mark-making to name writing.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-Literacy, **Early Writing, AoL-PD, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment Tags Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Writing (Overview), Preschool

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Reading (Phase 1 Readiness) (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A play-based progression tool supporting the foundations for early reading before formal phonics.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-Literacy, **Phonics & Reading, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment Tags Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Early Reading (Phase 1 Readiness) (Overview), Preschool

Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Communication & Language (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A practical progression tool supporting listening, understanding, vocabulary and conversation through play-based EYFS practice.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, AoL-C&L, Assessment Tools, Development Indicators, Observation & Assessment Tags Preschool Skills Progression Ladder: Communication & Language (Overview), Preschool

Our Preschool Curriculum (Age 3–4) | Parent-Facing Document (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A parent-friendly overview explaining how learning develops across the Preschool year.

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In Curriculum, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P9, Parent-Facing Tags Our Preschool Curriculum (Age 3–4) | Parent-Facing Document (Overview), Preschool

Preschool (3–4 Years) Curriculum Map by Term (Overview)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

A play-based, language-rich overview of learning priorities across the Preschool year.

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In Curriculum, Preschool Planning, *Preschool | 3-4 Years, -P2, Areas of Learning Tags Preschool (3–4 Years) – Curriculum Map by Term (Overview), Preschool

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
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