Education Shed
Phonics Shed is a narrative driven, multi-sensory systematic synthetic phonics scheme that has been validated by the Department for Education (England). Made by EYFS teachers, Phonics Shed provides everything educators need to teach and lead phonics effectively.
Children are introduced to a wide range of letter-sound links through wonderful teaching stories and colourful characters at each stage in their journey to mastering decoding. Phonics Shed provides coverage from pre-reading and writing skills in Nursery right through to focusing on the complex alphabetic code in Year 2. Each GPC has a character linked to it, including digraphs and trigraphs, as well as having their own supporting stories, associated actions, letter formation rhymes and song.
Based on the latest research and advice for quality first teaching, Phonics Shed lessons are accessible and meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. The multi-sensory approach, with songs and actions to accompany each grapheme-phoneme correspondence, ensures lessons are fun and learners are engaged and motivated.
Phonics Shed includes a whole online platform that includes digital tools, resources, online games and data and assessment tools.
Jigsaw PSHE
Jigsaw PSHE represents an innovative, evidence-based approach to Personal, Social, and Health Education for children aged 3-5. By prioritising learning through play alongside best practice pedagogical principles, the programme provides a holistic framework that supports children’s personal, social, and emotional development, aligning with the PSED learning programme in the EYFS framework. Grounded in research from the Sutton Trust and Educational Endowment Foundation, Jigsaw PSHE helps children build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self from an early age.
The programme provides 36 lessons per academic year through a spiralised curriculum, which balance adult-led and child-led learning. With continuous and enhanced provision, Jigsaw supports learning intentions while allowing flexibility for practitioners to tailor activities to meet children’s needs and interests. Through this, Jigsaw ensures a holistic, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experience, laying a strong foundation for lifelong well-being and success.
Key innovations include:
• Mindfulness practices embedded throughout the curriculum
• Comprehensive approach to diversity and representation
• Pedagogy and evidence-based best practice principles
• Active parental engagement through home-learning resources
By nurturing emotional well-being, promoting empathy, and providing structured yet flexible learning experiences, Jigsaw PSHE empowers educators to support children’s foundational development comprehensively and compassionately.
KCS Education
The KCS Luminous Community Buildings are a unique, innovative product that enhances small world play while promoting learning aligned with the Early Years Framework and KS1 curriculum. These featureless structures encourage creative, open-ended play, allowing children to shape the environment based on their own experiences. Designed from smooth, sensory wood, they engage children with interactive light features that change with the press of a button, fostering cause-and-effect understanding and sparking discussions on light and dark, night and day, and community roles.
Aligned with the EYFS and KS1/2 curricula, the buildings support communication, language development, knowledge of the world, and PSHE. They enhance oracy skills and provide a platform for dialogue, helping children express their thoughts, ask questions, and share experiences. The light features further stimulate curiosity and promote social interaction.
The tactile design and simple button mechanism ensure accessibility for all children, including those with diverse learning needs. The buildings promote independence, fine motor skills, and basic ICT skills. The resource is eco-friendly, using USB charging to reduce waste and eliminate plastic packaging, while supporting conversations about environmental sustainability.
In all, the Luminous Community Buildings foster cognitive, social, and communication growth, promoting an inclusive, engaging learning experience.
Learning Resources®
The MathLink® Cubes Numberblocks® Classroom Set from Learning Resources® is a versatile early years maths resource inspired by the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies TV series. Designed for 24 students, this comprehensive set includes an 88-page Teacher’s Guide with 60 15-minute lessons aligned to EYFS and National Curriculum objectives, alongside durable MathLink Cubes and supporting materials like Numberlings and demonstration cards. It transforms abstract maths into hands-on learning, covering numbers 1 to 20 across three units. Lessons teach counting, place value, subitising, addition, subtraction, and more through group discussions and engaging activities. Built for long-term use, it’s a cost-effective investment. Leveraging Numberblocks’ popularity, the set fosters numeracy through play-based exploration, building number sense and confidence in mathematical conversations. Its structured, engaging approach helps children grasp counting principles and relationships, making maths accessible and fun while establishing a strong foundation for future learning in a collaborative classroom environment.
Mrs Mactivity
Rhyme Town is an innovative pre-reading and pre-writing programme designed for Nursery and Reception-aged children, focusing on Phase 1 phonics. By combining nursery rhymes, interactive presentations, and engaging activities, Rhyme Town helps EYFS children develop key phonemic awareness, body percussion, environmental sounds, and early writing skills. The programme is teacher-led and saves teachers time by providing ready-made, structured lessons with inspiring, ideas.
Rhyme Town is flexible, allowing it to be adapted based on the needs of the children. Whether used for whole-class teaching, small-group work, or interventions, it offers a versatile approach to phonics and early literacy development. The programme aligns with the EYFS framework, providing teachers with clear lesson plans, animated slides, and printable resources that can be tailored to individual or group needs.
In addition, Rhyme Town promotes parental engagement with activities that can be shared at home, reinforcing classroom learning. Teachers report improved confidence and progress in their pupils, including those who are shy or disengaged.
With exceptional value for money, Rhyme Town offers a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to early literacy needs, supporting children’s development and making phonics teaching both effective, engaging – and enjoyable!
Picture News
Picture News Early Years is a weekly current affairs resource, building young children’s global awareness and speaking and listening skills using the news – from Amazon’s robot workers, to the Lionesses’ football achievements. The resources include a vibrant poster highlighting a current story, with a simplified big question for Early Years children aged 3 to 5. Picture News Early Years resources form a strong foundation for teachers and support staff to build children’s understanding of the world, with a familiar structure and meaningful speaking and listening opportunities, which are relatable and engaging for young children. Developed following Picture News Primary’s success, Picture News Early Years facilitates discovery and exploration for young children, linking news to play-based learning, with imaginative provision challenges related to what’s happening in the world.