To plan effectively, early years settings need to plan at three levels: long-term, medium-term and short-term.
LONG-TERM PLANS
Long-term plans need to chart the learning that is likely to occur during the time a child is in your setting, and are concerned with the curriculum that you offer. Ask yourself:
* What do you expect the children to learn throughout their time in your setting?
* What experiences and opportunities do you intend to offer?
* What resources will be made available?
* What makes your setting a special place for children?
Long-term plans vary, but they usually include:
* broad learning intentions across the six areas of learning (and each aspect within them)
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