Ideas for excellent early years practice

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A diverse group of young children learning with an early years practitioner in a warm nursery classroom

12 September 2026 · 6 minute read

Developing teaching in early years: what inspectors look for

See what purposeful teaching looks like during everyday play, routines and conversations—and what evidence helps your team explain its impact.

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