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Adopting an enquiry led approach to learning – this is something Stuart Cloke and his team are carrying out. Stuart shares with us his journey so far, discussing key points such as the importance of ensuring the approaches you are looking at adopting actually fit in with your ethos, values and your setting. We also discuss high quality continuous provision, the challenges involved in enquiry led learning, being critical of new trends and adopting a reflective mindset.

Read Stuart’s article here:

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/enquiry-led-learning-a-curious-classroom

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Episode break down:

00:00 – Partnership message 01:25 – What is enquiry led learning? 02:40 – What made you look into enquiry led learning? 04:00 – Being mindful of trends and shifting your mindset 07:25 – What changes are you making in your planning? 09:45 – An open approach with more freedom 11:00 – Fluidity of the curriculum 14:15 – High quality continuous provision 19:00 – Challenges of enquiry led learning 22:00 – Informal training around enquiry led learning 24:00 – Neuro-affirming practice 25:00 – What about the more formal learning? 30:30 – Documentation and floor books 35:30 – Taking inspiration from other settings 38:45 – Next steps for Stuart’s team

For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

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The Voice of Early Childhood

Partnership message

What is enquiry led learning?

What sparked your interest in enquiry led learning?

Being mindful of trends and shifting your mindset

How are you changing your planning approach?

Creating an open and free environment

The fluidity of the curriculum

High quality continuous provision

What are the challenges of enquiry led learning?

Informal training for enquiry led learning

Neuro-affirming practice

Balancing formal and informal learning

Documentation and floor books

Taking inspiration from other settings

What are the next steps for your team?

Shownotes Transcript

Enquiry led learning: A curious classroom