To support with the Learning Environment, the audit uses the following statements for reflection.
Language and communication-friendly environment (eg resources labelled, interactive displays).
The teacher gives children many opportunities to express their learning verbally, in pictures, using digital resources and in texts.
Role-play areas are available, having been developed in response to children’s current interests (ideally in addition to the house corner).
In considering the environment, attention have been given to the need (or not) for table and chairs, access to quiet areas, use of displays and natural materials, and colour schemes.
There are a range of play contexts/zones central to the classroom, and these are clearly defined (eg music, art, water areas or social, creative and discovering zones).
The children can move freely between zones and areas during free play.
Responsibility is given to the children to take care of their resources eg clean, tidy, store. They are actively involved in setting up, replenishing, tidying and adding to the learning contexts/zones.
Technology is used to support teacher directed learning – interactive whiteboard, camera, etc.
Some play resources are open-ended – they don’t determine or direct the experience or outcome of play eg loose parts, art & craft materials, building blocks, junk.
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