Developing a Text Rich Provision in EYFS

With increasing concerns around gaps in young children’s communication and language skills, it is more important than ever that Early Years classrooms provide text-rich, engaging and meaningful environments.

This session explores the vital role of stories and high-quality texts in shaping children’s language, communication and comprehension. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the challenges faced in early language development and the research that underpins the power of a text-led approach.

The session also offers practical, inspiring strategies for embedding a love of language and literature throughout continuous provision.

Participants will leave the session with:

• A solid understanding of research into communication, language development, and text exposure
• Insight into how text-rich environments support vocabulary, narrative and comprehension
• Practical ideas for creating meaningful, text-led provision beyond basic vocabulary labels
• Real-world examples of how to integrate texts across everyday EYFS practice

Trainer

Emma Lewry is an experienced school leader, she has been Headteacher of three Schools, Acting Headteacher of another, and School Improvement Officer for a Primary MAT. Emma is an Early Years specialist, she is passionate about developing teams, through a trauma informed lens, and supporting schools to develop autonomy, independence and play for both children and staff. Emma is fascinated by the power of reflective supervision, and somatic and trauma informed coaching in transforming the well-being, engagement and retention of leaders in the education sector.

She offers supervision and coaching for School Leaders including supervision training and implementation support. Emma also works with Leaders offering EYFS and Continuous Provision consultancy, coaching and training support. She is a mentor for the Embedding Formative Assessment programme with SSAT.

Emma has a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management with a Level 7 Apprenticeship with the Chartered Management Institute. She is experienced in leadership coaching and facilitating training across a range of specialisms including Early Years, Leadership and Curriculum development. Emma is currently completing a L7 somatic and trauma informed coaching and leadership qualification (ICF and CMi accredited).

In her work Emma brings her values of kindness, connection, creativity and commitment along with a dose of humour and fun!

Cost

£35 per person for SWIFT member schools | £55 per person for non-member schools

Please note: Payment is by INVOICE ONLY. Please select invoice as the payment method at check out.

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If you are unable to attend on the day, or are sending someone else in your place, please let us know. Please be aware that failure to cancel your space can incur your school a cost. Full Terms and Conditions are available HERE.

SWIFT Partner providing course (including invoicing) is Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance (invoiced by Exeter Consortium)

Non-chargeable Courses (Sessions that are part of the ‘no additional charge’ elements of the SWIFT membership)

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