Case Studies
Case Study – Sensory Processing
Amy Marsh, Head of Nurseries and Preschools at The Priory Learning Trust recently attended the Sensory Processing Immersion Morning at Springboard Opportunity Group, partner setting of the Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub and SEND network lead. Amy's...
Case Study – Getting it Right for Twos
This case study explores the professional development journey of Sarah Ellis, Nursery Manager at Bristol Children’s Playhouse, a charity-led setting in Eastville, Bristol, and her commitment to enhancing provision for two-year-olds. Sarah identified the need to...
Case Study – Implementing the ShREC Approach in Early Years Practice
Will Purcell is an Early Years Teacher at Archfield House Nursery in Bristol. He works with 1 & 2 year olds and has been working in early years for 13 years. Here, he reflects upon implementing the ShREC approach in his interactions in practice and role modelling...
Case Study – Unlock the Potential of Every Child (EAL)
Jen Wylie, Manager at Sticky Fish Pre-school in Bristol, recently attended the Unlocking the Potential of Every Child programme, which focuses on supporting bilingual children and families. The programme was delivered by Andrina Flinders, Headteacher of Fullbrook...
Case Study – Maths Champions
After facilitating an INSET day to introduce the new maths curriculum to the team at Early Bird Nursery in North Somerset, Sarah Dymock-Morgan began to reflect on the conversations that followed. Many educators openly shared their uncertainties about their confidence...
Case Study – Beach School
Helen Pugh, Forest and Beach Adventures Ambassador at Little Adventures Nursery, Weston-Super-Mare, attended a study day with Woodland House Nursery at Severn Beach, exploring Beach Schools and the relationship between physical activity and self regulation. Since the...
Mini INSET and Staff Room Sessions
Mini INSET Session: Celebrating Festivals
This comprehensive 1-hour staff meeting template guides early years practitioners through critically reflecting on how festival celebrations are planned and experienced within their setting. The resource challenges surface-level approaches to cultural events,...
Mini INSET Session: From Routine to Relationship – The Power of Care
This comprehensive 1-hour staff meeting template guides early years practitioners through transforming everyday care routines into meaningful relationship-building opportunities. The resource challenges the perception that physical care tasks interrupt teaching,...
Mini INSET Session: Joyful Pedagogy
This comprehensive 45-minute staff meeting template guides early years practitioners through understanding and implementing joyful pedagogy in their setting. The resource explores how joy differs from simple enjoyment, examining it as a deeper, lasting state of...
Mini INSET Session: Schemas
This comprehensive staff meeting template provides early years educators with a structured approach to understanding and supporting schemas in children's play and development. Over the course of one hour, the resource guides teams through exploring schemas - repeated...
Mini INSET Session: Slow Pedagogy
This comprehensive staff meeting template provides early years settings with a structured approach to exploring and implementing slow pedagogy principles in their practice. Based on Alison Clark's research and writing, the template guides teams through understanding...
Webinar: Thinking About Staff Meetings with Cassie Holland
Thinking about Staff Meetings Quick watch - only 22 minutes! Join us to think about making the most of the precious time we get together as teams at staff meetings in early years settings. In...
Making Sense Of…
A Manager’s Guide to Making Use of the Evidence Store
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is a charity that aims to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged children by providing evidence-based resources for educators and leaders. In 2023, funded by the DfE, EEF launched its Early Years Evidence Store. The store...
Vodcast: A Walk Through the EEF Early Years Evidence Store
A Professional Conversation About Evidence-Informed Practice The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has created an Evidence Store, which includes six key themes with evidence-informed...
