Planning With and for Children (UK Edition)

Planning With and For Children (UK Edition) - Practical guide to inquiry-based learning through Floorbooks®

By Dr Claire Warden™ — Creator of The Floorbook Approach®

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND version can be purchased here

When planning starts with children instead of for them, everything changes.
Learning becomes meaningful, joy returns to the classroom, and every child’s voice finds a place on the page.

Rooted in over 35 years of international practice, this UK edition of Planning With and For Children helps you move beyond rigid plans and tick-box documentation.
It’s your practical guide to co-creating learning that flows from children’s interests, aligns with inspection frameworks, and rekindles your team’s creativity.

You’ll discover how to:

• Listen deeply to children’s ideas and transform them into purposeful learning journeys.
• Document collaboratively through Floorbooks®, capturing authentic evidence of progress.
• Balance accountability and curiosity, meeting curricular goals without sacrificing joy.
• Reignite reflective practice across your team, strengthening confidence and shared purpose.

What You’ll Gain:

• A planning process that truly honours children’s agency.
• Increased engagement and ownership from both children and staff.
• Stronger inspection evidence that demonstrates quality through authentic learning.
• A calmer, more connected rhythm to daily practice — one that celebrates inquiry, not paperwork.