isittimetoplay.co.uk

What It Is

Is It Time To Play? is a resource website for UK EYFS early education settings, positioned as “for EYFS teachers and parents.” Based on the content reviewed, it mainly sells downloadable teaching plans, assessment sheets, Continuous Provision materials, reading comprehension resources, phonics, maths, literacy planning, learning environment setup materials, and CPD resources, rather than operating as a platform centered on live classes or 1-to-1 teaching.

Core Review Dimensions

Its curriculum focus is early years education under the EYFS 2021 framework, covering Nursery, Reception, and the transition from Reception to Year 1. Example resources include “All About Me EYFS Medium Term Planning” and “Nursery Long Term Planning,” with content such as progression in knowledge and skills, themed texts, vocabulary, key tasks, assessment checkpoints, and annual or medium-term planning. Overall, the materials appear highly practical. The delivery format is more accurately described as teaching resource packs/document downloads. Some content mentions CPD and Workshop Recordings, but there is no clear description of a live-class, recorded-course, or 1-to-1 service model. In terms of teaching expertise, the site states that some resources are designed by experienced Early Years Teachers, and the organization is based in Shropshire, UK.

Pricing and Certificates

The text shows relatively low prices for individual resources, such as £4.00 for medium-term planning and £5.00 for long-term planning. It also offers an All Access Pass, Annual All Access Membership, and Schools Membership, but does not disclose membership pricing, renewal terms, refund policy, or payment methods. No information was found about accreditation, completion certificates, or official qualifications, so it is better viewed as a lesson-planning and professional resource library rather than a certificate-based course provider.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are detailed resource categories and coverage of common day-to-day EYFS teacher tasks, including curriculum maps, long- and medium-term planning, assessment tracking, report writing, learning environment design, and themed story planning. Some documents are also editable in MS Word, making them easier to adapt locally. The main drawback is that it is highly dependent on the UK EYFS system. If used in Chinese kindergartens or international schools, the materials would need to be adapted to the school’s own curriculum goals, language environment, and regulatory requirements. In addition, there is limited information on membership pricing, after-sales support, and the download experience.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is best suited to UK EYFS teachers, early years teachers in international schools, institutions using a British early education framework, and parents interested in play-based learning design. The reviewed text does not indicate access conditions from mainland China, and payment methods are also unclear. If access is not stable, alternatives such as Twinkl and TES Resources can be considered, or users can combine these with domestic early childhood education research platforms for more localized options.