EPISODE · Jan 20, 2025 · 24 MIN

170 - Is Circle Time Holding Back Your Early Years Practice?

from Get Inspection Ready - For Early Years Nurseries and Preschools to Finally Feel Confident for Ofsted! · host Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy

Is circle time helping your children or just holding them in place? Are you stuck doing it because "it's always been done"? Many early years settings use circle time as a daily routine, but is it really benefiting children's development, or is there a more effective way to engage them? This episode dives into the impact, challenges, and alternatives to traditional circle time. Within this episode, you will... Discover fresh ideas for making group time meaningful and engaging. Learn how simple changes can improve children's well-being and involvement. Gain practical insights from real practitioners who are rethinking routines. Why not listen and find out if your circle time is working for you—or if it's time for a change? For resources to support you on your early years journey, visit, www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com Follow us on Facebook, @JigsawEYC Follow us on Instagram, @jigsaw.earlyyears Follow us on Tiktok, @JigsawEYC

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