Early Years

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Welcome to the Early Years section of the Salford Grid for Learning.  We hope that you find the information and resources in this area useful.  Any feedback would be gratefully accepted.


The Early Years pages contain information for Headteachers, Managers and practioners working with children aged 0-5 years.
- management
- quality provision

- transitions
- continuous professional development
- local/national priorities and initiatives

 

 

 

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  • Learning Environment This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years.
    - It includes sections on:
    - Areas of Provision
    - The Outdoor Environment
    - Resources and Sources

  • Planning and Assessment This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:
    - Planning
    - Data
    - Foundation Stage Profile
    - Salford's Two Year Profile
    - Moderation
    - Documenting Children's Learning
    - Observation and Assessment

  • Inclusion This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:
    - Personna Dolls
    - Toileting Guidelines
    - Disability Discrimination Act
    - Special Educational Needs
    - Listening to Children
    - Minority Ethnic Groups
  • Continuity and Transition This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years to support continuity and transition:
    - From home
    - From Early Years setting
    - Into Year 1
    - General
  • Leadership and Management This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:
    - Policies
    - Careers
    - KEEP (Key Elements of Effective Practice)
    - The Salford Early Years Toolkit
    - Birth to Three in Salford
    - Staffing
    - Accommodation
    - Ofsted Inspections
  • Networks and Contacts This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:
    - ASTs (Advanced Skills Teachers)
    - Consultants
    - Early Years Network Meetings
    - SBS Teachers (School/Setting Based Support Teachers))
    - Coordinator Meetings
  • Parents and Carers This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years.
  • Frequetly Asked Questions This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:
    - Assemblies
    - Staffing Ratios
    - Lunchtimes
    - Admissions
    - Foundations Stage Units
    - Other
  • Who's Who, What's New and What’s On This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:
    - Early Years Newsletter
    - Reminders
    - Local Authorities Officers
    - In the News
    - Fliers
  • Resources and Sources This section contains information and a wealth of resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years.
  • Pedagogy and Research

    This section contains information and resources for practioners and managers working in Early Years. It includes sections on:                       
    - EPPE (Effective Provision of Pre-School Education                            
    - Prof. Ferre Laevers
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    - Child Development
    - Listening to Children