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This is a comprehensive, practical course designed to support high-quality, developmentally appropriate practice for children aged 3–4. Grounded in the EYFS, the training explores how children learn through play, relationships, routines, and enabling environments, with a strong focus on belonging, communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing. The course covers key areas of preschool practice including positive relationships, behaviour support, communication and language, play, routines, care practices, and transition to school. It breaks down how to deliver all areas of learning through purposeful play, thoughtful environments, and attuned adult interactions, helping practitioners understand not just what to do, but why it matters. Rich with real examples, practical strategies, and clear links to curriculum intent, implementation, and impact, this training supports practitioners to feel confident, consistent, and reflective in their day-to-day practice. It is designed to strengthen provision across the preschool room while keeping children’s needs, development, and wellbeing at the centre of everything.

What you'll learn

Understand how preschool children learn best, including the role of play, relationships, routines, and adult interactions in supporting development across all areas of the EYFS.

Develop confident, consistent practice that supports behaviour, wellbeing, and independence, with practical strategies rooted in connection, regulation, and realistic expectations.

Learn how to create enabling environments and daily routines that encourage curiosity, communication, creativity, and sustained play both indoors and outdoors.

Gain clarity on delivering a meaningful preschool curriculum, understanding intent, implementation, and impact through real examples you can apply immediately in your setting.

Meet the speaker

Alexandra Chiorando

Marmalade Early Years Consultancy

I worked in preschool for many years as a teacher in school nursery and Reception, later leading practice as an EYFS leader. I have also worked extensively in private nurseries as a preschool teacher, supporting children across a wide range of settings. This course is built on that first-hand experience, combining what works in real classrooms and nursery rooms with practical guidance that helps practitioners deliver confident, consistent, and developmentally appropriate preschool practice.

Inside the Preschool Room: What Quality Practice Really Looks Like

This training takes you inside everyday preschool practice and looks closely at the small, often unnoticed moments that make the biggest difference for children. It explores how routines, environments, interactions, and play come together to support learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. The course is structured to help practitioners reflect on what is working, strengthen consistency across the team, and build confidence in making intentional decisions that support children aged 3–4. You will leave with clearer understanding, practical ideas you can use immediately, and a stronger sense of purpose in your role.

Practitioners love this course!

Read what they had to say following this training session:

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I found the training really good. Alex is a fantastic trainer!

Sally

Practitioner

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How lively Alexandra was ! She kept us engaged and I loved the way she brought in examples by using her own kids and experience as a teacher.

Anna

Room Lead

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