The findings of the report by the Centre for Education and Inclusion Research at Sheffield Hallam University will contribute to Dame Clare Tickell's review of the EYFS.
A particular focus was given to learning through play, outdoor provision and physical activity, how experiences in nursery meet the needs of the individual child, and to what extent children's views contributed to practitioners' planning and delivery of the EYFS.
Children's 'learning journeys' were used as a topic of conversation and researchers observed children's play grouped around the six areas of learning.
Researchers used activities based on the EYFS themes A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development.
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