Navigating the zones of regulation in EYFS provision If you are an owner, leader, or manager of an EYFS provision, you will know that the demands of leadership extend way beyond managing a list of tasks. Truly effective leadership means understanding and navigating complex emotions that we have ourselves and can see in those we…
Read MoreSupporting children’s young minds This article is going to explore how creativity can be used to support children’s wellbeing and their young minds. Wellbeing is essential for all of us, and many adults use creativity to support their own wellbeing. Before I continue, just for a moment think about how you engage in creativity to…
Read MoreIn early years education, we understand that child development is a collaborative journey involving educators, parents, and caregivers. Building strong partnerships with parents and carers ensures high-quality education and nurtures children’s holistic development, aligning with Ofsted standards. Research highlights parental involvement’s important role in shaping a child’s educational journey, regardless of their socio-economic background. At…
Read MoreAuthentic wellbeing: A whole setting approach for meaningful change. Implementation – meaningful engagement in practice for increased staff wellbeing and ultimately the whole setting: Often as early years leaders we may think of wellbeing as an add on, a benefit we buy in to, although these perks are fun and enjoyable, what’s really needed for…
Read MoreHow Boogie Mites music activities can add everyday value to the early years Boogie Mites music programmes benefit the development and wellbeing of educators and children and offer a vehicle for parental engagement, probably the best value added investment that a nursery can make! Training your team and equipping them with the confidence, knowledge and…
Read More“See a child differently, you see a different child.” Dr Stuart Shanker We are all wonderful, capable, creative, critical thinkers and we embrace this so well within the early years. We follow our children’s interests; we allow them to choose a path that we support with our planning and flexible continuous provision. We enable their…
Read MoreWhat would Froebel say? Theory can often spark dread or fear within practitioners and is a topic that can seem challenging and often off-putting However, an understanding of theory can be vital to good practice. Knowledge of theory and the approaches of the pioneers of play, can support our knowledge of the children in our…
Read MoreIf I had a pound for every time I’ve been told one of the above, I would be a very rich woman. Anyone who has worked in early years settings will be aware of the increasing number of children with Special Educational Needs and there are many myths surrounding the SEND processes for children and…
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