Supporting an advanced learner
in Reception
A practical guide for parents and educators

Some children arrive in Reception already learning well beyond typical age expectations. This guide explores how to provide appropriate challenge while supporting their wider development.

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This guide will help you:

• Recognise advanced learning needs.

• Build on existing knowledge and strengths.

• Provide challenge through play and structured learning.

• Support learning with similarly advanced or older peers.

• Balance intellectual, social and emotional needs.

• Consider when acceleration may be appropriate.