Characteristics of Effective Learning EYFS

Characteristics of Effective Learning also known as CoEL are an element or part of the current EYFS curriculum. Through planning children's activities through CoEL, teachers will reflect on the different ways that Children are able to learn. The three characteristics of effective learning and teaching within the EYFS include Playing and Exploring, Active Learning and, Creating and thinking critically.


Use our resource to inform your EYFS assessments of the Characteristics of Effective Learning. There are a variety of different formats, from tracking documents and report writing to display materials and stickers.

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