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Lucy Fox
Lucy Fox

Lucy Fox is assistant headteacher and head of foundations at in Coventry.

All articles by Lucy Fox
Too many leaders ignore the early years - but our school does things differently
Reception is the foundation of a child’s educational journey, which is why this leader says its impact should be considered in every school decision
Early Years
4 September 2026
Why every school leader should understand the early years
The benefits of ‘loose parts’ play in the early years
Undirected play with small materials can support a wide range of learning outcomes, but practitioners need time and support to use the approach well, writes Lucy Fox
Early Years
24 March 2026
EYFS loose parts
Why we teach without screens in Reception
When one early years class was relocated to a room without screens or wi-fi, it created the conditions to test the benefits of going screen-free, writes Lucy Fox
Early Years
3 December 2025
child with blocks