Early Excellence Podcast Fostering Independence in Early Years Education with San Silvestre School in Peru
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Sep 26, 2025 Join Julia Martinez, Head of Early Years, Jimena Ceballos, Early Years Teacher, and Christina from San Silvestre School in Peru as they dive into fostering independence in early education. They discuss transforming learning spaces with continuous provision, emphasizing child agency over traditional methods. Hear about their innovative routines that help kids develop self-care skills and engage in collaborative play. With insights on the role of external consultancy in redesigning environments, this conversation reveals how effective teaching can inspire lifelong learners.
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UK Frameworks Guide Local Practice
- The school follows the UK EYFS and links into Key Stage 1 with a coherent curriculum.
- Each cohort has dedicated, self-sustaining areas reflecting UK-style early years provision.
Build Provision, Don't Rotate It Weekly
- Move from weekly-changing activities to stable continuous provision to let children return and deepen play.
- Start with few resources and gradually enhance areas as children learn to use them.
From Teacher-Led To Child Agency
- The team's mindset shifted from teacher-centered planning to child agency within play.
- Teachers now follow children's interests and use provision to reveal learning needs rather than imposing adult calendars.
