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In recent years, the approach to observations in the early years sector has seen significant changes. Practitioners no longer need to provide physical evidence of a child’s progress and needs. They can rely on their professional judgment instead. Fortunately, we no longer just check off children’s milestones on lists using frameworks like Development Matters —…

Cultural capital is a key concept in early years education, highlighted in the ‘Quality of Education’ section of the Ofsted Early Years Inspection Handbook. This guidance explains how early years settings are judged on how well they use the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to enhance children’s learning experiences. According to Ofsted, cultural capital…

Understanding how children learn and explore their environment is key to early years education. One important concept that helps us make sense of children’s play is the idea of ‘schemas’. If you’re new to the term, it might sound a bit technical, but schemas are simply repeated patterns of behaviour that children use to learn…

If you joined us for our recent webinar, ‘Creating a Strong Early Years Culture and Curriculum,’ you’ll know we had the privilege of hosting early years experts Alison Featherbe and Jamie Victoria. In case you missed it, you can catch up on the webinar here—it’s packed with valuable insights. This blog will focus on Jamie’s…

This month we were joined by early years experts and experienced hosts, Alison Featherbe and Jamie Victoria in our webinar ‘Creating a Strong Early Years Culture and Curriculum’. It was a fantastic event with hundreds of nursery managers and leaders joining us live to gain some essential tips and strategies just in time for the…

Change can be overwhelming for adults, so imagine how significant transitional periods feel for children. In early years settings, educators work hard to provide comfort and stability for the children in their care, but change is inevitable. Before even beginning school, children experience numerous emotional and environmental transitions. While these transitions are frequent, not all…

In a recent blog post, we explored the power of child-led learning in “Letting Them Lead: How Child-Led Learning Sparks Creativity and Engagement.” We highlighted the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework’s emphasis on the role of play in children’s development. According to the EYFS, “play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as…

Guest blog: Jamie Victoria, The Childcare Guru In a rush? Skip to the section you’d like to read… Leaders lead from the centre, not the front What do leaders and managers need to know about the EYFS? Leadership and management judgement on inspections Bring out the best in your team Top tips What do leaders and…