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Where is Froebel in our Early Learning and Childcare Centre Information Brochure?

Keywords:

Children's rights

Families

Leadership

PI 2022-23

Transitions

A study which identifies if Froebel’s principles are evident in our current Early Learning and Childcare Centre Information brochure and how the setting’s vision, values ...

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Bringing parents and carers into the nursery community

Keywords:

Families

Inclusion

Pedagogical documentation

PI 2022-23

A study using parent/carer interviews to research how we can create a nursery community which parents feel equally part of.

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Extending Numeracy in the Outdoors

Keywords:

Mathematics and numeracy

Outdoors

PI 2022-23

STEM

A study which focused on a small group of children and their interest in outdoor numeracy. Practitioners observed, reflected on practice, and sparked interest using ...

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Songs – Not Just for Singing Time

Keywords:

Adult role

Music

PI 2022-23

Observing the use of song in the EYC with a view to enhance and develop practitioner confidence and knowledge

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The pros and cons of free-flow mealtimes

Keywords:

Community

Food

Inclusion

PI 2022-23

Routine

An observation of mealtimes for children aged between 2 and 5 years old with a view to improve the experience for all our children and ...

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Developing Block Play in an Early Years Establishment

Keywords:

Block play

Environment

Literacy

Loose parts

PI 2022-23

This project investigates ways of implementing high quality block play and enabling an accessible and inviting environment within an establishment.

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Children chopping vegetables at a kitchen table

Building a shared understanding of Freedom with Guidance

Keywords:

Adult role

Cowgate Under 5s

Dialogic pedagogy

Freedom with guidance

PI 2022-23

An observational study on what practitioners understand about the Froebelian concept ‘Freedom with Guidance’ with an aim to build practitioners’ knowledge and confidence resulting in ...

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Breakfast foods laid out on a tablecloth

Engagement at mealtimes between staff and children

Keywords:

Community

Food

PI 2022-23

Routine

A study to observe how allowing children and staff to be involved with the setup of mealtimes benefits and impacts their social interactions with each ...

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The Transformative Impact of Building Positive Relationships

Keywords:

Community

Families

PI 2022-23

Relationships

A qualitative study into the importance of nurturing a sense of belonging within a learning community.

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It’s just a tatty teddy! Or is it?

Keywords:

Children's perspectives

Children's rights

Inclusion

Nurture

PI 2022-23

Relationships

Unity

An observational study of a small group of 2 – 5 year olds during horizontal and vertical transitional periods. The project explored the impact of ...

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Valuing children’s perspectives beyond the voice

Keywords:

Children's perspectives

Inclusion

Language and oracy

Observation

PI 2022-23

Planning

A focus group study of whether practitioners will increase their knowledge and understanding of capturing children’s perspectives through a variety of CLPL sessions.

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The Children’s Garden

Keywords:

Community

Environment

Featured project

Food

Gardens

Health and wellbeing

Nature

Outdoors

Participation

PI 2022-23

Sustainability

An observational study of whether the implementation of a designated garden area for children to plant and grow their own produce from seed, would enrich ...

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