|
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Framework |
 www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/
eyfs/ |
The
EYFS Statutory Framework and Practice Guidance website. This
provides regular updates, downloadable support materials,
recommended reading, and guidance for the areas of learning
and development. |
CfBT
(Centre for British Teachers) |
www.cfbt.com/lincolnshire/
primary,nursery,special.aspx |
Website for the Lincolnshire School Improvement Service.
Provides a range of resources to support Curriculum Development and
Teaching and Learning. |
| Family Diversities Reading Resource |
www.bishopg.ac.uk/fdrr |
This is an exciting resource produced by Bishop
Grosseteste College and is an annotated bibliography of children’s
books showing the diverse family experiences of children. Its
intention is to provide a range of age appropriate texts that
can be used by parents and carers, schools and other child-care
settings, to value and to support a diverse community of
learners. |
| The Totem Pole Grantham |
http://www.thetotempole.co.uk/
|
Early Years training and resource centre based in
Grantham. A Marketplace to buy resources and enhance Early
Years Practice. |
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services
and Skills
(OFSTED) |
www.ofsted.gov.uk/ |
Details
on the Office for Standards in Education who inspect and regulate
to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and
in education and skills for learners of all ages. Useful links and
information on early years directorate including a publications
site. Check for updates related to the EYFS. |
| Family Information Service, Lincolnshire |
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?sectiontype=listmixed&catid=10997 |
Family Information Service is part of the Extended
Provision team within Children's Services. The service is delivered
by Lincolnshire County Council's Customer Service Centre. |
| Supporting
Pedagogy |
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/
primary/features/learning_teaching/ws_sup_ped/
|
DCSF website that can be used by practitioners to access
guidance and links to publications on educational theories. |
| Renewed Framework |
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/
primaryframework/introduction |
Provides support and guidance on the teaching and learning of
hierarchy and mathematics from the Foundation Stage to Year
Six. |
|
Department for Children, Schools and Families
(DCSF) |
www.dfes.gov.uk/ |
Current consultations, publications, frequently asked
questions, research and information. |
|
Teachernet |
www.teachernet.gov.uk/
teachingandlearning/EYFS/
|
DCSF recommended site for access to a wide range of resources,
guidance, news and discussion forums. Includes links to other
sources. |
| National Assessment Agency |
www.naa.org.uk/ |
Provides specific information and guidelines on assessment
requirements. |
|
Early Education |
www.early-education.org.uk/ |
Provides support, advice and information on effective practice
for Practitioners involved in the education and care of young
children from birth to eight |
| Peers
Early Education Partnership (PEEP) |
www.peep.org.uk |
Lincolnshire
is starting to
provide PEEP in some settings. PEEP supports parents and carers in
their role as children’s first and most important educators.
It also provides training and support for practitioners
working with families.
|
| I CAN |
www.ican.org.uk |
I CAN is the children's communication charity working to
develop speech, language and communication skills for all children,
with a particular focus on children who find communication
hard. |
| The Wingate Children's Centre - Training & Research
Base |
www.wingatechildrenscentre.com |
A Centre of Excellence which provides outstanding provision and
opportunities for young children. We would highly recommend a visit
to this site. |
|
The Early Excellence Centre in
Huddersfield
|
www.earlyexcellence.com/index.html |
The Early Excellence Centre in Huddersfield promotes
quality in the early years and helps practitioners to develop a
deeper understanding of good practice.This informative centre
offers a welcoming and stimulating environment for those working in
early years and an extensive range of resources. Courses also
occur at this centre. |
| DCSF |
Improving Quality and
Raising Standards in the Early Years: A directory of resources for
Local Authorities |
This directory lists resources that can help support and
guide Early Years Practitioners. Many may already be accessed
in your setting, however, you may find further information to help
improve the quality of your provision. |
| DCSF |
Guide to the Early
Years Foundation Stage in Montessori Settings |
This booklet shows hoe the Montessori approach to planning and
the areas of learning and assessment meets the requirements of the
EYFS from September 2008 |
| SEAD Section |
SEAD
Resources and DCSF Documents |
Click here to access a range of useful resources which are
sited within the SEAD section of the website. |
| Transition between Reception and Year One
Section |
Transition Resources and links - Reception to Year
One |
Click here to access a range of useful resources which are
sited within the Transition section of the website. |
| Guidance for Parents and Carers |
Parent Partnership
Lincolnshire
|
This new Lincolnshire
Website supports parents and carers of children and young
people with special educational needs(SEN), from preschool until
school leaving age. |