This best-selling guide is essential reading for early years coordinators, school leaders, setting managers, childminders, and students. It offers practical advice on curriculum design and implementation across the seven areas of learning and development, aligned with the 2024 EYFS statutory framework.

Bringing evidence-informed practice to life, it makes research accessible and ready to put into action.

New to this second edition:

• Chapters fully revised to reflect updates to the EYFS, Development Matters, and broader sector developments.
• New chapters on SEND; English as an additional language; socio-economic disadvantage; and outdoor learning.
  Expanded guidance on evidence-based practice.
• A wide range of case studies from schools, settings, and childminders, demonstrating how research evidence is being translated into everyday practice.

Caroline Vollans is lead writer and editor for the East London Stronger Practice hub and writes for a range of Early Years publications.

Julian Grenier CBE works on early years at the Education Endowment Foundation.