Planning With and for Children

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

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

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.