Document children’s learning through science with these editable Learning Journey pages for your early years setting. Capture photos, children’s voice, key observations and next steps from simple experiments, exploring materials, magnets, light and shadows, water investigations, nature discoveries and “what if?” questions—supporting purposeful observations of curiosity, problem-solving and understanding the world to share with parents and carers.

Created with EYFS practice in England in mind, these pages support ongoing observations, professional judgement, and parent-sharing while keeping records purposeful (not paperwork-heavy), with space to capture what the child did, the learning noticed, and possible next steps linked to your provision

Ideal for nurseries, pre-schools, Reception and childminders.

What’s included

• Learning Journey Page 1: Photos + Learning Journey Narrative + optional Child’s Voice
• Learning Journey Page 2: Observation Notes, EYFS Areas of Learning (Prime + Specific), Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning, Assessment (what this tells us), Next Steps for the child, How we will support (adult role/enabling environment), Parent/Carer Voice, Key Person Reflection
• EYFS Quick Reference (England) page
• Sample “What to write” guide (shows exactly how to complete each section)
  

Why practitioners love it

• Clear, consistent documentation that’s quick to complete
• Helps show the link between observation → assessment → next steps
• Family-friendly layout that supports meaningful home–setting connections
  

Aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework (England).

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Every EYFS Learning Journey Pack Includes

• Learning Journey Page 1: photos + narrative (family-friendly layout)
• Learning Journey Page 2: observation notes, assessment (what this tells us), next steps for the child, adult role/enabling environment, parent/carer voice, key person reflection
• Quick links to the EYFS Areas of Learning and Development (Prime + Specific)
• The Characteristics of effective teaching and learning (how children learn)
• EYFS Quick Reference (England) page included
• A sample “What to write” guide (so practitioners know exactly what to include in each section)
• Editable + easy to use — insert your photos, type your notes, and you’re done
• Designed to support purposeful observation and next steps without unnecessary paperwork
  

Who it’s for

Suitable for nurseries, pre-schools, Reception and childminders working within the EYFS statutory framework (England).

Aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework (England).

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