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12th February 2025

KidStart Can Help You Build a Nest Egg for Your Child’s Future

We wanted to introduce you to our friends at KidStart, which is a brilliant cashback site that pays the money back you earn into your child’s savings. Essentially letting you boost their account with free top ups! In this article they explain what KidStart is and how simple it is to use to help you…

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4th February 2025

Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Early Years

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 runs from the 3rd – 9th of February, making it the perfect time to reflect on how mental health affects the early years. Even today, there’s still a stigma around mental health that can quietly impact children, families, and early years educators. Fear, shame, and misunderstandings often prevent people from…

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4th February 2025

Making the Most of National Storytelling Week in Early Years Education

National Storytelling Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the power of stories in early years education. In the early years sector, storytelling happens naturally every single day. Whether it’s through the availability of books in the setting or through spontaneous play, children are constantly engaging with stories. These experiences are essential in supporting their…

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31st January 2025

The Role of Technology in Nursery Management

Nursery management and running a nursery is about so much more than caring for children—it’s a constant balancing act of staffing, administration, team management, and parent communication. While you’re focused on creating a nurturing environment, there’s also the challenge of keeping up with paperwork, regulations, and the ever-changing demands of the sector. The right technology…

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26th July 2022

The Value of ‘Child-Led’ Learning in the EYFS

As we discuss the power of play in early childhood development – it is important to also understand child-led learning and how this can impact a child’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development during their early years.
Today we will be discussing what child-led learning means and what its role is in the EYFS.

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25th January 2025

Open-Ended Questions and Sustained Shared Thinking in Early Years

Let’s explore open-ended questions and sustained shared thinking in early years education—how we use them as educators and what they mean for children’s learning and development. Educators play an important role in supporting children’s learning and development. We offer encouragement, comfort, information, and guidance through our interactions.  In our previous blog, What Are Teachable Moments…

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24th January 2025

What are Teachable Moments in Early Years Education

The term “teachable moments” is often used in early years education, but do we fully understand what it means? While it might sound straightforward, understanding the true concept can help us maximise these opportunities to support a child’s development. In this blog, we’ll explore teachable moments, how to create environments that encourage them, and how…

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24th January 2025

Leadership vs. Management in Childcare

Leadership and management are often thought to be the same thing, but they are two distinct roles with different focuses and responsibilities. Both are equally important in the early years sector, as they play a significant role in ensuring high-quality childcare and nurturing environments for children to play and learn confidently. While leadership centres around…

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