Index of Case Histories
Setting up an area in the garden for planting fruit and vegetables
Second prize winner in our "EYP of the Year" competition, Kate Milne tells us how she engaged children, staff and parents in developing a productive growing area in her setting. Kate gained EYPS in February 2011 from Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford, and is Manager of Happy Days Nursery in Rayleigh, Essex, where she has worked for nearly fourteen years. Kate shows a keen interest in the natural environment and the wider world and actively supports children in developing their curiosity and investigation skills through purposeful play experiences.
May 17th, 2011
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Role play area gets a makeover!
Awarded third prize in our "EYP of the Year" competition, Hayley Murphy describes how she created a stimulating and enticing role play area. Hayley gained EYPS in February 2011 through the long pathway at the University of Greenwich. She works in a small private preschool in Dartford, Kent.
May 16th, 2011
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Running a Successful Nursery
EYP of the Year (Nursery World, 2010) tells us her story of the last ten years, beginning with an enjoyment in caring for and playing with small children to running a successful nursery business. An inspiring read!
February 11th, 2011
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The "Validation Only" Route to EYPS: Part 5
The Setting Visit
October 7th, 2008
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The "Validation Only" Route to EYPS: Part 4
The Written Tasks
September 7th, 2008
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The 'Validation Only' Route to EYPS: Part Three
In part three, Helen describes the Gateway Review
April 14th, 2008
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The 'Validation Only' Route to EYPS: Part Two
Part two of one candidate's route through the 'Validation Only' pathway to achieving EYP status
April 13th, 2008
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The 'Validation Only' Route to EYPS: Part One
A review in five parts of one candidate's route through the 'Validation Only' pathway to achieving EYP status
March 31st, 2008
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