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Why Verifying References is Now Non-Negotiable Under the New EYFS Safer Recruitment Rules by Imogen Edmunds, Chartered FCIPD, Managing Director, Redwing Solutions.

From 1st September 2025, the statutory reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brought a much tougher stance on...
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The Importance of Everyday Success in Early Years Settings

As an Early Years consultant and trainer with over 25 years of experience, I’ve come to understand one essential truth:...
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Why Risk Assessments Matter: Essential Tips for Keeping Your Early Years Setting Safe and Compliant

Risk assessments are crucial for ensuring safety in early years environments, but too often they become just another box to...
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Ofsted’s Evolving Approach to Early Years Inspections: a closer look

Change can be unsettling, but it can also be the catalyst for positive transformation. In the early years sector, a...
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Key Policy Changes Early Years Providers Need To Make In 2024

As 2023 ushered in crucial changes in early years legislation, it’s vital that, as an early years provider, you revisit...
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Unpacking the SEND Review Consultation

Imagine a roadmap for improving education, especially for children who need extra support. That’s what the Special Educational Needs and...
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How Early Years Inspections Have Changed Since 2019

With the latest amendments coming into force in January of 2024, we’ve seen many changes to the Ofsted Early Years...
Unlocking The Power Of Language In Early Years Creating A LanguageRich Environment

Unlocking The Power Of Language In Early Years: Creating A Language-Rich Environment

What is a language-rich environment? It’s a term we hear a lot in the early years, particularly by Ofsted, but...
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Nurturing A Brighter Future For Your Nursery In 2024

The horizon of 2024 is shining bright, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year that was and...
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Retake: It’s Not Free And It’s Not 15 Hours

The annual autumn statement saw the Chancellor promising a hike in staff wages and a drop in national insurance contributions....
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The Power of Observation in Early Childhood Education

The quest for continuous improvement is the driving force behind many industries, including early childhood education. By keeping up-to-date with...
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Learning To Love Maths – Everyday Maths

For many adults, maths is a bit like Marmite. You either love it, or you hate it. And that has...

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