In EYFS, we prioritise the development of executive functioning skills, as these are crucial for children’s ability to plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage their own behaviour. Strong executive functioning supports learning across all areas, helping children to organise their thoughts, solve problems, and persevere with tasks. We support this through activities that encourage attention control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, allowing children to practise making choices, following multi-step instructions, and adapting to new challenges. Below are some of the ways we nurture executive functioning in our setting.