Early Excellence Podcast

Local Area Visits as Part of a Rich EYFS Curriculum with Angela Thorogood

Early Excellence Podcast

Show Notes

Angela Thorogood joins us from St Mary's Primary School in Whitstable as we discuss how visits to the local area can provide rich learning experiences.

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