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Effective activity planning

Learn how to create engaging, meaningful activities that support children's learning, development, and progress through play.

Price
£20
Duration
40 min

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Effective activity planning

Who this course is for

  • Ideal for early years practitioners wanting to strengthen their planning and teaching practice.

About this course

Well-planned activities inspire curiosity, support children's development, and create meaningful learning experiences. Effective planning helps practitioners respond to children's interests while meeting the requirements of the EYFS.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the purpose of effective activity planning in early years
  • Link observations and assessments to meaningful learning experiences
  • Design engaging activities that support the EYFS areas of learning
  • Balance adult-led, guided, and child-initiated learning opportunities
  • Create inclusive activities that reflect children's interests and individual needs
  • Evaluate and adapt activities to improve learning outcomes

Modules & topics

  1. 1Understanding the Foundations
  2. 2Designing Meaningful Activities
  3. 3From Plans to Practice
  4. 4Reflection and Continuous Improvement

Delivery, quiz & certificate

Delivery
Online course — access details confirmed on purchase.
Quiz & certificate
Multiple-choice quiz. Downloadable certificate on completion.

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