Web site addresses that may be useful

First of all the usual ones-

www.dfes.gov.uk

www.ofsted.gov.uk

Useful information including OFSTED reports, the inspection framework, etc.

www.qca.org.uk

Very useful for up to date news on curriculum initiatives and assessment. Lots of links to other sites.

www.teachernet.gov.uk

Resource materials, lesson plans. Some career information including recent changes e.g. information about pensions.

www.underfives.co.uk

This site is intended for under fives so the planning may not be relevant for everyone but there are some good ideas for activities, there is a useful calendar of events and festivals and there are of course links to other sites.

www.ncaction.org.uk/creativity

This website gives practical ideas on how to promote pupils’ creative thinking and behaviour .You can look at examples of creativity by clicking on the appropriate button and then on “search for pupils work” at the top of the page to narrow the field you are selecting from.

www.education.herefordshire.gov.uk

Click on Teachers and TAs button and then on Under 5s – there are some detailed examples of planning for role-play to support all 6 areas of learning. There are also other examples of planning which you can use for ideas.

www.early-education.org.uk

A wide variety of material including a forum for maintained nursery schools with interesting articles and guidance e.g. governance in nursery schools.

www.foundation-stage.info

This was recommended to me by a foundation stage teacher and is mainly a discussion forum although there is some information on there as well. At the time of writing this there is an on-going discussion on mixed age classes and extending the Foundation Stage curriculum into Key Stage 1.

www.ncaction.org.uk

Uses pupil's work to show what the NC looks like in practrice - including how teachers find and promote creativity.

www.cees.org.uk

Cambridgeshire Environmental Education Services will offer help with planning an outside area.

www.refocus-cambridge.co.uk

The Hundred Languages of Children - find out about this exhibition and courses from Reggio Emilia in Italy which will be in Cambridge from 24th June - 21st July 2004

http://www.surestart.gov.uk/communications/childcareworkers/inspiringcreativity/

How can you help children's creativity to flourish?
This website will help anyone working with young children to transform their space into somewhere which inspires children's curiosity, imagination and creativity. You don't need lots of room, time or money - all you need is some good ideas and the willingness to experiment! There are 12 case studies to look at - have fun!

CONTINENCE POLICY

The Disability Discrimination Act means children should not be excluded from normal school activities because of incontinence. For a good example of a continence policy click here.

THE FOUNDATION STAGE FORUM

This site often has relevant and interesting articles. Enjoy browsing!!

EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE QUESTIONNAIRE