In-the-moment planning starts from a simple idea: the richest learning happens when adults notice what a child is doing right now and respond skilfully, rather than working through pre-written plans. This course shows you how to do it well — and how to keep curriculum intent and paperwork in healthy proportion.
What you’ll learn
- What in-the-moment planning is — and the myths about what it isn’t
- Noticing and responding to teachable moments as they happen
- Quality interactions: the adult’s role in child-led play
- Using the environment as your planning partner
- Recording less and noticing more: proportionate paperwork
- Introducing the approach in your setting without losing curriculum intent
On completion learners receive an NFAQ-accredited certificate as evidence for compliance and Ofsted.

