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Evidenced Education

by Emma Neal

'Understanding the why'

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"Exceptional Learning, Exceptional Play"

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who love learning and showing all that they can now do.

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who know the what and the why of teaching, learning and play.

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"Emma has brought so much energy into our school, inspiring not only our early years, but our primary practice too"

- Head Teacher, Cheshire West & Chester

“Evidenced Education brings together my passions of educational research, school improvement, educational leadership, EYFS with a sprinkling of SEND. After 28 years in Headship and Senior Leadership in schools, I am passionate about dedicating the final phase of my career to supporting schools and nurseries in delivering exceptional learning and exceptional play in Early Years education and beyond.

- Emma Neal, Consultant & Director, Evidenced Education

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FRIDAY FIND I found this beauty whilst on October half term in one of those shops where everything is relatively cheap but exceptionally useful. Great for a bit of number bond recall. Pure mathematicians may say but you can’t count the units but I think that is part of the point, recall numbers to 10. £3 at www.flyingtiger.com #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher

FRIDAY FIND Need a book stand for multiple books £2.50 at IKEA, buy a couple and you are saved from constantly re standing books. Helps to reinforce finding the front cover of the book. Happy Friday all. #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher #eyfsclassroom

It is my FRIDAY FIND! This is a bargain at £7.99 for the new Julia Donaldson book. Perfect for Past and present in Understanding the World. Feel free to share with EYFS colleagues. #eyfs #eyfsideas #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher

It is a Saturday sorry for forgetting to post my FRIDAY FIND. If you need something to celebrate birthdays in your class I picked this up in TESCO for £1.50 this week (RRP £6.00). Please share with your EYFS/Y1 team so much more coming to support practitioners soon. #eyfsideas #eyfs #headteacherchat

FRIDAY FIND If you need Autumn Sensory products these are great. Sequin Pumpkin 17cm £6.00, Plush pumpkin £3.00 and Borg Pumpkin £1. Please share with EYFS and Primary SEND friends, it may just help someone out who is having a tough time. #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher

FRIDAY FIND This week it is a must have from one of my favourites Hobbycraft. It is Concentric shape cutters for a steel at £7.00. They are Mathematical measurement at its best, can be used in dough play, cooking, to draw around and many more. Get children to order these in 2’s, threes or fours . Repeat with different sizes and shapes. Maths Mastery at its best! #eyfs #primaryleadership #eyfsteacher #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsmaths #eyfslearning

Yay it is FRIDAY FIND DAY Now this one’s is a little more expensive this week but my thinking is this. Go with price per use 30x10 years in education. It’s is a birthday candle holder but is based on the Grimm’s celebration ring which is something I have always wanted. It is much cheaper the Grimms £21 at SOSTRENE GRENE Well worth it. #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher #eyfsclassroom #nurseries #schools #headteachers #eyfsteacher #primaryeducation #primaryeducationuk

Had the most wonderful day with Catherine Gaunt and her team today @nurseryworldmagazine interesting questions from the audience, we could have chatted on for hours! #eyfs #schools #schoolleeadership

It is a coffee kind of day, off to speak at the Nursery world event today. Looking forward to meeting some new minds in my passion. #eyfs #schools #headteachers #nurseries

FRIDAY FIND🔍 And we are back… here is this weeks find perfect for mathematics measuring, fine motor knotting and tying and one hundred and other things our children will think of. Don’t forget the Health and Safety reminders though with perhaps a maximum unless an adult is there. £4 at the Factory shop #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher #eyfsclassroom

First article published, hopefully the start of many more. I will be speaking about this feature further at a couple of Nursery World events this month. Can you please share this posts with a few EYFS staff, Primary leaders if you have found this or my work in general useful. https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opinion/emma-neal-we-have-a-chance-to-unite-as-a-sector-to-shape-policy-on-school-based-nurseries

My first article in print, hopefully the start of many more Look out for a couple of events I wi be talking at with Nursery World this month.

What a night, so honoured to present the EYFS award. The reels of the shortlist brought tears to my eyes Guilden Sutton Day Nursery, Kids Planet Chester and Little Learners Nursery School Chester And the winner was Kids Planet Chester #eyfs #eyfsteacher #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfslearning #eyfsleader

Marketing and PR has never been high on my list of priorities, it has always been learning and play. I am not sure with this behind me I can say that any longer. 🫣🫣 #eyfsideas #primaryleadership #primary #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryeducation #eyfsteacher

FRIDAY FIND This is a beautiful way to explain numbers being used to measure different in the natural world. Pop it in a frame near your outdoor area and explore it every time you discuss the weather. Great in a Year 1 Weather station as well. #eyfsclassroom #eyfsclassroom

Tomorrow will be my final FRIDAY FIND of the year. Feel free to send me anything you find over the holidays that would be great (and generally cheap) and I will happily showcase it here from Sept 24. #eyfs #primary #eyfsteacher #eyfsteachersofinstagram

FRIDAY FIND This is one for the summer holidays and a little more expensive than our usual Friday Find. If you love Percy the Park keeper you will love this. https://www.themakerss.co.uk/products/percy-the-park-keeper-needle-felt-and-felt-stitch-kits?_pos=1&_sid=bb3910fc1&_ss=r&variant=44109366919412 #eyfs #eyfsteacher #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primaryteacher #primaryschool #primary

Can’t wait to present the Early Years award here in Chester in a couple of weeks. The Education awards are held every year to celebrate success in the Education sector in the region. #eyfs #eyfsteacher #primaryschool #primaryeducation #primaryheadteacher #primaryheadteachersofinstagram

Excited to get going on this with my highlighters and my pastel tabs. What thinking will I have and how can we use this to really improve Primary and EYFS practice. #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primary #eyfsteacher #eylibrary #primaryteacher #education #primaryleadership

Someone today reminded me I had these in my FRIDAY FIND box. Hope you have these always of offer in your creative area. How do we expect children to reflect the diversity of our world in their drawings without them. #eyfs #eyfsteachersofinstagram #eyfsteacher #primaryeducation

Gorgeous day to visit a nursery delivered entirely outdoors. I love my work!! #eyfs #primary #eyfsoutdoorenvironment

FRIDAY FIND This week I am already collecting bits for September. This book is brilliant for ages 3-4 or Reception (P1 Scottish followers) to get children talking story! #eyfs #eyfsteacher #eyfsideas #eylibrary #eyfsteachersofinstagram #primary #primaryteacher

FRIDAY FIND IKEA VARDAGEN measuring spoons, so good for comparing amounts and capacity only £5

FRIDAY FIND If you are a ‘Naughty Bus’ core text school this is a must have. A bit of rhyming text takes you a tour of the landmarks of London.

FRIDAY FIND Sorry for the late post, it has been a busy old week. This week I have selected these little cooking tools from good old IKEA at a mere £4. Little hands need little products to refine their skills. Have you ever tried to flip a pancake with a shovel? #eyfs #primaryschool #primaryteacher #primaryleadership

🌟My Friday find-Each week I will post my Friday find explaining what it can be use for, where you can get it and why it is a great EYFS resource.

Handed this one over to a nursery yesterday. From March Insta followers. FRIDAY FIND A lovely little house for your small world area £20 @ Hobbycraft https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/wooden-dollhouse-32.5-x-27cm/6564091000.html@

FRIDAY FIND from March! Sorry Insta friends. Great funky fingers activity available at various prices and sturdiness naturally! #EYFS #Primary

Insta friends have missed a lot of my FRIDAY FINDS catching you up guys! Disposable chopsticks are great to practice with in Funky Fingers or to put in your home corner at Chinese New year. £4.99 for 20 at Amazon or visit Wagamamas!

‘Thursday thought’ instead of ‘Friday Find’ this week as many are on Spring break. 💐🌷 These mini chopping boards are so cute and perfect for small hands in the home corner. Only £2 from IKEA

Friday Find This weeks the Friday find are these Eco reusable trays which are great to mark the spake for child in play dough. £3 for two bowls make it cheap enough to easily replace at the end of the year. https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/312991800

I have had a couple of people ask about my Facebook Friday find this week. I confess I messed it up and didn’t link my posts🥴 Here it is ‘This weeks Friday Find is 3 bamboo pots from Home Bargains for £5.97. Beautiful to house class pencils, maths sticks and even paintbrushes. All whilst teaching your children about sustainable products. #eyfs #primaryschool #primaryleaders https://home.bargains/product/a1362a22-f1b3-48d3-9667-62ba7ff28742/escapism-3-bamboo-storage-pots

Friday Find 🕰️ It is an EYFS sustainability post this week. Bamboo storage pots perfect for ✏️ and teaching Eco awareness with children. Three for £5.95 @homebargins https://home.bargains/product/a1362a22-f1b3-48d3-9667-62ba7ff28742/escapism-3-bamboo-storage-pots

This week my ‘Friday Find’ is Mickey Mouse felt Placemats. Where? You can order them in Dunhelm 2 mats for £5. Why? These are great for part, part whole work. #eyfs #primaryschool #primaryleaders

This weeks FRIDAY FIND What? Disney felt placemats-2 for £5 Where? https://www.dunelm.com/product/disney-set-of-2-mickey-mouse-felt-placemats-1000212400 Why? Great for part, part whole work in Mathematics.

New🌟My Friday find-Each week I will post my Friday find explaining what it can be use for, where you can get it and why it is a great EYFS resource.

My new evening relaxation! The day job focuses on helping others understand the why in education. This is my new why!#loveeducation#loveearlyyears#understandingneuroscience

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