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Welcome to the Early Years Evidence Store

Put evidence into action in your setting.

Published 28 October, 2022

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What is the Early Years Evidence Store?

Educators use a range of teaching approaches while working with children in the early years. We have summarised the evidence behind them. You can use the Evidence Store to find out:

  • Which approaches are effective, and why;
  • What the approaches might look like in nurseries, schools and for childminders;
  • How you can put the evidence into action.

Build your knowledge of this research evidence and combine it with your professional expertise to develop quality practice. Download the guide below to find out more.

Discover evidence-informed approaches that educators can use in their everyday practice below:

Themes

Communication and Language
Personal Social and Emotional Development
Self-Regulation and Executive Function
Physical Development
Early Literacy
Early Mathematics

Frequently asked questions

In each theme, you will find:

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    An overview of the theme and the current evidence behind it.
  • List icon
    A summary of the evidence for each teaching approach in the theme.
  • Camera icon
    Videos showing the approach ‘in action’ in real settings.
  • Tick icon
    Recommendations to help you put the evidence into practice.

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