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NEW PHONETICALLY DECODABLE READING SCHEME B A S E D O N L E T T E R S & S O U N D S W W W . B O O K L I F E . C O . U K NEW OVER 120 GRADED BOOK BAND TITLES FROM LILAC TO LIME 04 Teachearlyyears.com THE EXPERTS… 11 Build a strong partnership Sarah Watkins explains how supporting children with an attachment disorder can be challenging. 21 Crack cultural stereotypes It’s important to bring diversity into Early Years’ settings, says Wa’qaar Mirza. 29 Welcome back Carefully tune in to the lockdown experience of each individual child, says Melanie Pilcher. 32 Make learning exciting online Jude Harries presents some ideas to blow away any screen time blues. 38 Challenging times Dr Sherron Curtis examines the effects of Covid- 19 on the Early Years workforce and provision. 47 Footsteps to phonics Nikki Joyce explains how you can support the development of phonological awareness. 52 Don’t forget the importance of play Continuous Provision can be a tool for supporting children’s wellbeing, says Alistair Bryce-Clegg. 59 Learning about safety is vital It has never been more important to teach children about the dangers around them, says Sue McGee. 12 Connection not Catch-Up It will be difficult for children with SEND to return to settings. Kerry Payne gives her tips on getting it right. 16 Removing barriers Identifying SEN in the Early Years is crucial to remove educational barriers, says Adam Boddison. This issue, read about... l The importance of quality play, p52 l Budget-friendly activities, p82 l How to overcome anxiety, p15 l The challenge of detachment disorder, p11 l Expand their world with tech, p32 TEACHING IN RECEPTION? FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF JUNE O’SULLIVAN CEO of the London Early Years Foundation. HELEN EDWARDS Co-founder of Tapestry. Editor: Mark Hayhurst, 01206 508618 mark.hayhurst@theteachco.com Advertising team: Hayley Rackham Samantha Law Katie Harvey-Jones Hannah Jones Gabrielle Pitts Head of commercial solutions: Richard Stebbing Art editor: Chris England Designer: Clare Brasier Group editor: Joe Carter Photography: CliQQ Photography, www.cliqq.co.uk Accounts: 01206 505995 Subscription enquiries: 0330 333 0043 Subscription department: Sophie Breitsameter Publisher: Helen Tudor Theviewswithinthismagazinearenotnecessarilythoseof thepublisher.Everyeffort ismadetoensuretheveracityand integrity ofthecompanies,persons,productsandservicesmentioned inthis publication,anddetailsgivenarebelievedtobeaccurateatthetime ofgoingtopress.However,noresponsibilityor liabilitywhatsoever canbeaccepted foranyconsequenceorrepercussionofresponding to informationoradvicegivenor inferred.CopyrightMazeMedia (2000)Ltd. Key skills 34 Ask yourself questions Reflective practice is needed now more than ever, says Dr Helen Edwards. Features BARBARA ISAACS Global Montessori ambassador. NIKKY SMEDLEY Writer, educator and passionate advocate for the child. Management l EYFS reforms: What you need to know – p24 l Ofsted visits return – p27 l Embrace digital marketing – p68 l The risks of forcing staff to return to work – p71 l A long road to recovery – p77 l NDNA Q&A: Technological training – p78 l Expert tips on infection prevention – p80