Early Years Knowledge Hub

Keeping you up to date with ideas, legislation and good practice

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Unlocking Potential: Early Years Apprenticeships in England

Early years education in England has become increasingly significant as research highlights the crucial role of the first five years...
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Fostering Resilience: A Guide for Educators and Leaders

As educators and leaders in the Early Years sector, we understand the profound challenges that come with nurturing young minds....
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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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Navigating The Upcoming Employment Law Changes: Essential HR Solutions for Nursery Owners

As a nursery owner, you’ve got enough on your plate with managing staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and providing quality care...
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Embracing Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education

Music and movement are not just fun activities for children; they are foundational elements of early learning that support a...
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Are You Prepared for the Ofsted Changes?

On September 2nd, 2024, Ofsted made a significant change to its school inspection framework by removing single-word judgements for schools and...
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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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Beyond Aesthetics: Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences in Early Years Education

The Aesthetics: More Than Just a Pretty Picture In the early years, we often find ourselves creating visually appealing activities,...
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Embracing the Power of Schemas: Unlocking Children’s Natural Curiosity

What are schemas? Put simply, schemas are repeated patterns of behaviour that children display as they explore and make sense...
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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...
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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...
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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...

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