Meeting the Brain-Building Needs in the Baby Room and Beyond

The human brain is an amazing organ. Research into how the brain works is very new.  Thanks to new technologies we are continually learning more and more about it and that knowledge can be transformational to our nursery practice. The brain contains over 100 billion neurons, each of which can connect to over 7,000 other […]

Using Nursery Software to Smooth Your Finance and Funding Friction

Whether you’re in England and dealing with April’s new funding changes, or you’re a setting in the rest of the UK exploring how funding works for you, it can be a lot to get your head around. You might be working on paper, or spreadsheets with clever formulas, but both of these can become easily […]

School Readiness: Enabling a Positive Transition for All Children

As we approach the end of this school year and we consider our children who will be making the transition to primary school, the topic of school readiness has again become a keen focus for many parents and practitioners.  The concept of school readiness, however, is not uniform across the board. Parents and early years […]

Fostering a Welcoming Environment for Male Educators

Imagine you’re visiting a vibrant nursery bustling with the laughter and chatter of children. As you walk through, you notice that all the educators, both men and women, interact with the children with equal enthusiasm and skill. But this scene is far from common. In reality, nurseries across the UK see a  stark underrepresentation of male educators, […]

From Meetings to Morale: The Importance of Communication in Early Years

For all early years settings, success hinges on the strength and cohesion of our team. While in the current climate, recruitment itself can be a hugely challenging and stressful process, the journey doesn’t end once you’ve managed to onboard those wonderful new team members. Effective communication is the key to fostering alignment, a shared understanding, […]

How to Navigate the Shift from Practitioner to Manager

Building self confidence as a leader Thinking about progressing into a management role? New to leadership and looking for advice and tips to make the transition as successful as possible?  This blog is for you and will outline some helpful strategies to guide you through the process. Stepping into a leadership role in Early Years […]