Abstract
This chapter is aimed at both teachers and students to provide an overview of the Foundation Phase curriculum in Wales. It provides detail of the origin of the Foundation Phase along with research based evidence as to why the curriculum was changed in 2008. In addition there are practical examples of how the Foundation Phase can be implemented in a classroom along with case studies to demonstrate both indoor and outdoor learning.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Understanding Early Years Education across the UK |
| Subtitle of host publication | Comparing Practice in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales |
| Editors | Diane Boyd, Nicky Hirst |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Chapter | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1315776897 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1138022720, 978-1138022713 |
| Publication status | Published - 8 Sept 2015 |