If an environment is not enabling, then children will not learn. The tools below have been collated to support the evaluation and reflection of your current provision.
The Early childhood environment rating scales (ECERS) is a quality improvement tool focused on environmental provision and adult-child interactions. Although it is no longer a local authority requirement to use this tool it can still be a useful guide when reflecting on provision. This recording of a provider webinar summarises what would be measured when using this tool and gives a solid framework to evaluate against. .
The normal entitlement document, created by the inclusion team is a key resource for all settings. This document is easy to use and provides us with a baseline of what the environment should provide so all children can achieve.
These truly celebrate the wonder of early years.
There has been much written about the use of colour in early years environments. This considers how we can use colour to create communication friendly spaces within our settings.
is a document created by Oxfordshire county council to support early years providers in create an enabling; emotional, indoors and outdoors environment.
considers the environment through both the child and adult lens. A great resource to use to support reflective practice and quality improvement.