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04 Teachearlyyears.com THE EXPERTS… 11 Save the world while you teach! Here’s how Sarah Watkins is turning her setting green… 16 Plan a party for dragons! Hilary White shares 12 engaging activities inspired by popular picture books. 21 Freedom to choose Alexia Barrable explores the whys and hows of supporting autonomy in early childhood. 24 “Signing supports speech” Learning signs and gestures can accelerate language development, explains Tamsin Grimmer. 29 “Development isn’t straightforward” ...but, says Laverne Antrobus, having a grasp of psychology can help your understanding. 32 Learning journeys into space Try Eleanor Hoskins’ cosmic additions to your continuous provision. 47 Storytelling beyond the classroom Visiting new environments can stimulate young children’s learning, says Elaine Booth. 52 Tackling tooth decay Early years settings can do much to safeguard children’s oral health, says Celia Freeth. 55 Learn‌ing ‌from‌‌fairy‌‌tales‌ Traditional‌‌stories‌‌‌help‌‌young‌‌children‌‌develop‌‌vital‌ ‌life‌‌skills‌,‌says‌‌Teresa‌‌Heapy. 12 Inclusive teams Implementing the SEND Code of Practice is everyone’s responsibility – Kerry Payne shares her tips on getting it right. 34 Effective reflection Taking time as a team to consider how to improve your practice is essential, says Dr Helen Edwards. This issue, read about... l Going green in your classroom, p11 l Picture book activities, p16 l New maths teaching tips, p27 l The value of child psychology, p29 l Learning outside the classroom, p47 TEACHING IN RECEPTION? FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF JUNE O’SULLIVAN CEO of the London Early Years Foundation. KERRY PAYNE Early childhood SEND specialist. Editor: Jacob Stow, 01206 505 113, jacob.stow@theteachco.com Advertising managers: Samantha Law, 01206 505 499, samantha.law@theteachco.com Gabrielle Pitts, 01206 505 956, gabrielle.pitts@theteachco.com Group advertising manager: Richard Stebbing Art editor: Chris England Designers: Charlotte Weatherley and Clare Brasier Group editor: Joe Carter Photography: CliQQ Photography, www.cliqq.co.uk Accounts: 01206 505 995 Subscription enquiries: 0330 333 0043 Subscription department: Kalyani Temmink, 0800 904 7000, kalyani@aceville.co.uk Publisher: Helen Tudor Published by: Maze Media (2000) Ltd, 25 Phoenix Court, Hawkins Rd, Colchester, CO2 8JY Tel: 01206 505 900 The views within this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Every effort is made to ensure the veracity and integrity of the companies, persons, products and services mentioned in this publication, and details given are believed to be accurate at the time of going to press. However, no responsibility or liability whatsoever can be accepted for any consequence or repercussion of responding to information or advice given or inferred. Copyright Maze Media (2000) Ltd. Key skills 38 Learning at home Encouraging parents to support children’s development should be a priority for every key person, says Felicity Stephenson. Features Management l How to keep your setting sustainable – p68 l Reduce staff stress outdoors – p71 l Making your working week count – p72 l Training: a ticking time bomb – p73 l Why the First 1,000 Days matter – p74 l Q&A: what to expect at your next Ofsted – p78 l Write a food safety policy – p80 HELEN EDWARDS Co-founder of Tapestry. EMMA DAVIS EYT and preschool manager.