SHREC Interaction-Rich Environment Audit

SHREC Interaction-Rich Environment Audit

Take a closer look at how your learning environment supports communication, language development and high-quality adult-child interactions.

This comprehensive audit tool has been designed for EYFS leaders, teachers and practitioners who want to reflect on their provision through the lens of meaningful interactions. Rooted in the SHREC framework (Shared Attention, Respond, Expand and Conversation), this resource helps identify strengths, celebrate effective practice and inform future development.

The audit includes a range of indoor and outdoor provision areas, including role play, small world, construction, reading, writing, maths, creative, investigation, water, sand and more. Each section explores both the physical environment and the interaction opportunities available within the space, helping practitioners consider how provision supports children's communication and thinking.

Also included are:

• Guidance on how to use the audit

• Optional reflection ratings

• SHREC Adult Interaction Audit

• SEND and EAL considerations

• Reflection and action planning pages

• Evidence and next step sections throughout

This is not intended to be a compliance checklist or scoring tool. Instead, it supports professional dialogue, coaching conversations, learning walks and ongoing continuous improvement.

Perfect for EYFS leaders, subject leaders, learning walks, environment reviews, staff coaching and school improvement planning.