Cover; Contents; Front matter; Introduction:Planning that matters for children; Body matter; Chapter 1: Planning as a flexible and thoughtful process; Why should early years practitioners plan?; What should the word 'planning' mean?; Long term planning; Flexibility in the short term; Chapter 2: Planning through the learning environment; Enabling environments; Feeling welcome and emotionally safe; Continuous play provision; Enhancing provision; Chapter 3: Leading a thoughtful approach; Planning that supports active learners; Observation-led planning; Planned group times
Making topic-based planning workWise use of written resources for practitioners; Back matter; Books and websites; Acknowledgements
Summary
This title addresses the challenge of developing an awareness of each child's needs and interests in your setting, and planning accordingly. The book covers: supporting others in their planning and leading change, the reason for planning and how to develop professional planning skills
