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Why STEM Belongs in the Early Years: A Leader’s Role in Sparking Curiosity and Equity

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) might sound more suited to secondary school than story circles and sandpits. But in...
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Building a Healthier Future: What the New EYFS Nutrition Guidance Says About Sugar

In the earliest years of life, food does far more than satisfy hunger. It plays a crucial role in shaping...
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The Government Checks Boxes, Early Years Educators Understand Children

This week, the Education Secretary has once again placed “school readiness” at the forefront of the early years conversation. The...
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Too Busy for CPD? That’s Exactly When Your Team Needs It Most

“We need to… but we just don’t have time right now.” Sound familiar? If you’re a nursery leader or manager,...
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Understanding the Upcoming EYFS Safeguarding Changes: A Guide for Early Years Settings

As Early Years professionals, our shared commitment is to create environments where every child feels safe, valued, and able to...
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Why Turning Two is a Big Deal: How to Support Children at This Crucial Stage

There’s something magical—and a little bit wild—about turning two. It’s the year of “me do it!”, where fierce independence shows...
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Beyond the Labels: Nurturing Boys’ Potential in Early Years

Walk into any nursery across the country, and you’ll see them—the boys who burst through the door full of energy,...
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Why Every Nursery Needs a Coaching Culture: Supporting Your Team for Success

Nurseries are busy places, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of just ‘getting through the day’. As Early...
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Nurturing SEND children: Putting the plans into practice

Supporting children with SEND is about so much more than ticking boxes and writing plans. The real impact happens in...
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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,...
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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...
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Growing Strong: How Gardening Benefits Early Childhood Development

The routines established during childhood frequently influence an individual’s lifestyle and behavioural tendencies in later life. Engaging in gardening activities...

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