Sharing practice

Here you will find examples of shared practice across a variety of early years settings and covering a wide range of themes. Select from one of the themes below.

Assessment

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Explore three exemplars taken from the National Assessment Resource (NAR).

Citizenship

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Learn about the importance of promoting citizenship values at an early age.

Creativity

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View examples of creativity being supported and developed in early years settings.

International education

Photograph of children posting mail into a red pillar box

Witness the benefits of teaching young children about the wider world.

Literacy and numeracy

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See how these important skills are naturally supported and developed from an early age.

Partnership with parents

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View examples of early years settings meaningfully engaging and involving parents.

Using technology

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Explore the use of a variety of technologies in early years settings.

Consultation with children

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See how consultation with children can support them in their development.

Enterprise

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Discover enterprising approaches to education in the early years.

Learning through play

Children pretend one child is ill while others tend the patient

Find out how play is used in primary settings to benefit young learners.

Outdoor learning

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Explore the ways that the outdoors can be used to enhance children's experiences.

Pre-birth to three

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See examples of practice in this important stage of children’s development.

Transitions

Photo of a family group at Lochgelly West Primary School

Learn about strategies for supporting learners during key transition periods.

Working together across services

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Find out how partnership working can greatly benefit young learners.

Related links

  • Chalkface blog

    Blog that supports Curriculum for Excellence in the primary and additional support needs sectors.