The Nursery Year in Action

The Nursery Year in Action offers a unique insight into the workings of an outstanding Nursery setting as it progresses through a complete year. It shows how a child-led approach, with spontaneous planning can meet the requirements of the revised Early Years Foundation Stage and the individual needs of the children. The book covers all aspects of practice from the organisation of the classroom and garden and the rationale behind this to the routines and boundaries that ensure children are safe, happy and therefore able to explore and learn. It tracks the events of each month in the year paying particular attention to the environment, the role of the adult, links with parents, children’s individual needs and the key areas of learning and development. At each stage Anna Ephgrave gives the reason behind each decision and shows what the outcomes have been for the children.