Planning Support Materials

‘Effective planning is central to effective learning for children. It is also the key to making learning and teaching manageable.

Planning will be most effective when it:

Sets out clear expectations to support children’s learning

• Enables staff to focus their involvement on effective learning and teaching
• Uses the insight and experiences of staff
• Involves children, reflecting their ideas, valuing their individuality
• Involves parents
• Is directly linked with assessment, celebrating children’s learning and achievements, and looks forward to the next steps in learning.’