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the early years
                                                                                                                                           the early years

                                                       eyfs
                                                       eyfs
                                           reveal                                                                                                 great Reveal
                                           reveal
                                                                                                                                                  great Reveal






                                                                                                                             The Early Years Department recently held a special event titled “The Early Years Great
                                                                                                                             Reveal,” inviting parents to explore their children’s learning experiences in the classroom. This

                                                                                                                             initiative aimed to keep parents informed about the Continuous Provision practices at our
                                                                                                                             school and to provide insight into their children’s educational journey.

                                                                                                                             The event began with a gathering in the hall, where Early Years leaders briefed parents on what

                                                                                                                             to expect during the classroom visits. Parents were encouraged to observe how their children
                                                                                                                             engage with learning activities, noting what they have mastered, their learning styles, and the
                                                                                                                             specific challenges that teachers will focus on in the upcoming half term. A key message
                                                                                                                             emphasized was the importance of

                                                                                                                             appreciating each child’s effort and progress,
                                                                                                                             and celebrating achievements without
                                                                                                                             making comparisons.

                                                                                                                             Leading up to the Reveal was a week-long

                                                                                                                             “Unveil” event that provided children with
                                                                                                                             opportunities to interact with various re-
                                                                                                                             sources aligned with new themes and topics

                                                                                                                             for the term. During this time, children

                                                                                                                                                                                       expressed their understanding and interests,
                                                                                                                                                                                       while teachers documented observations to
                                                                                                                                                                                       tailor future lessons accordingly.


                                                                                                                                                                                       On the day of the Reveal, the classroom
                                                                                                                                                                                       environment reflected the resources utilized
                                                                                                                                                                                       over the past six weeks. Parents followed
                                                                                                                                                                                       their children as they explored different

                                                                                                                                                                                       learning areas—engaging in activities across
                                                                                                                                                                                       math, literacy, phonics, and thematic tasks.


                                                                                                                             The excitement was palpable as families moved through the classrooms, with parents actively
                                                                                                                             participating in their children’s learning processes. Many took the opportunity to ask questions
                                                                                                                             about how to further support their child’s education while respecting their individual interests.

                                                                                                                             Overall, the Early Years Great Reveal successfully fostered a strong partnership between
                                                                                                                             parents and educators, enriching the learning community and enhancing children’s educational
                                                                                                                             experiences.




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