The emphasis that the Early Years Foundation Stage places on child- initiated learning has prompted a huge transformation in the way nurseries are set out and equipped.
Practitioners now aim to follow the children's lead and use the children's interests to develop their learning. It is therefore important to create an enabling environment and provide resources and equipment that encourage them to explore and use their imaginations.
The Early Years Capital Grant has seen more than £640m allocated to local authorities across England over the past three years to improve settings. To qualify for the grant, settings had to be planning a project with a minimum spend of £2,500 and which focused on one of three areas:
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