Belonging, Beginnings and Community Curriculum Framework
Belonging, Beginnings and Community Curriculum Framework – Digital Download
Help children settle, build relationships and develop a strong sense of belonging with the Belonging, Beginnings and Community Curriculum Framework from The Early Years Edit.
Created for babies, toddlers and young children, this thoughtfully planned curriculum framework celebrates the importance of connection, identity and the communities that shape children's everyday lives. Through meaningful, child centred experiences, children are encouraged to explore who they are, where they belong and the people who help them feel safe, valued and loved.
Rather than following rigid plans or one off activities, this framework provides a flexible thread of learning that can be revisited throughout the year, adapting naturally to children's interests, developmental stages and lived experiences. It is ideal for supporting new starters, transitions, family engagement and creating a nurturing environment where every child feels seen and included.
Inside the framework you will find eight carefully designed invitations to play, each created to inspire curiosity, conversation and meaningful learning:
Little Neighbourhood Small World
My Special Teddy Picnic
Helping Hands
All About Me Discovery Tray
Home Corner Stories
Family Treasures Basket
Nature Faces and Self Portraits
Cosy Reading Den
You will also discover:
A clear overview of the curriculum thread
Guidance on what this framework is and what it is not
Adult role and interactions
Rich language and vocabulary opportunities
Story and rhyme recommendations
Continuous provision links
Inclusion, adaptations and SEND considerations
Observation prompts and reflective practice opportunities
Parent partnership ideas
Links to the EYFS throughout
As with every curriculum from The Early Years Edit, this framework has been created by an experienced practising childminder who understands the realities of busy early years settings. It has been designed to feel purposeful, achievable and inspiring, helping you create rich learning opportunities without unnecessary workload.
Whether you are welcoming new children into your setting, strengthening existing relationships or simply creating an environment where every child feels they belong, this framework provides everything you need to support meaningful learning through play.
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Individual licence only – for use within one setting.