NEW TODAY: EEF publishes ‘Effective Professional Development’ guidance report, complete with three evidence-informed recommendations to support high quality professional development for teachers. More info: bit.ly/3FmylSV Browse now: eef.li/epd

The DfE has announced a new National Professional Qualification for Early Years Leadership, available from autumn 2022.

I am excited to be exploring this, this half term!

This is important! 🙌 📷 Teresa Kwant

So puppy was settled at night in his crate but now is very hit and miss with waking up- wimpering and crying. Sometimes it’s like the crate is brand new again with pawing to get out straight away. Any ideas from the #doglovers on Twitter? #puppies

NEW TODAY - ‘The EEF’s Guide to the Pupil Premium: Autumn 2021’ Designed to support school leaders in devising purposeful, evidence-informed pupil premium strategies appropriate for their school community. More info: eef.li/Px78wB Read here: eef.li/pupil-premium

TODAY: The EEF has published a comprehensive new guide to support schools in using evidence to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils through their pupil premium strategy. Find out more: eef.li/Px78wB Read / Download here: eef.li/pupil-premium

I really should be working but as I’ve not been so ‘present’ I thought I’d share a few pics from my #eyfs classroom recently and procrastinate a little longer 🤣As always, taking inspiration from others in the sector! #StrongerTogether #EYmatters

#LestWeForget #eyfs and inspo from 𝑀𝓇𝓈 𝒜 Olkim Gar and their wonderful provision at their setting 😍

It’s official- I can finally remove ‘acting’ from my profile. 🥳 Massive thanks to everyone who has helped along the way to make me into the leader I am today! And special thanks to Team Longford and the Captain of our ship @Lou_Weston! 🥰 #SLTchat #edutwitter #teaching

A huge giveaway not to be missed!! Santa will come early for one lucky winner! 🎅🎄

Today, we have published a blog on what to expect on a primary deep dive. Take a look here: ow.ly/yHIX50HKjnh

Embrace learning 💡

Love this 😍

These are SUPERB! thank you so much for sharing! #sltchat #cpd #teaching #edublogshare

Keep up to date with DrSue22 in our special #EYMatters #EYSurgery on the Revised EYFS. Full training session, copy of presentation, handouts and resources all included for just £5! #EarlyYears #EYFS bit.ly/3t2ZXXt

Some supporting guidance. #eyfs

Got some #eyfs #cpd with the one and only Can I Go And Play Now? today. Thanks @TheBTSAHub for organising 🥳

NEW - Ofsted has shared its strategy for the next five years, including a new focus on the early years gov.uk/government/pub…

Finally managed to tweak our Story Realm area aka #smallworld #EYFS #eymatters