Early Years Knowledge Hub

As a nursery owner, you’ve got enough on your plate with managing staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and providing quality care...

Music and movement are not just fun activities for children; they are foundational elements of early learning that support a...

On September 2nd, 2024, Ofsted made a significant change to its school inspection framework by removing single-word judgements for schools and...

Risk assessments are crucial for ensuring safety in early years environments, but too often they become just another box to...

The Aesthetics: More Than Just a Pretty Picture In the early years, we often find ourselves creating visually appealing activities,...

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

The human brain is an amazing organ. Research into how the brain works is very new.  Thanks to new technologies...

Whether you’re in England and dealing with April’s new funding changes, or you’re a setting in the rest of the...

As we approach the end of this school year and we consider our children who will be making the transition...

Imagine you’re visiting a vibrant nursery bustling with the laughter and chatter of children. As you walk through, you notice that...

For all early years settings, success hinges on the strength and cohesion of our team. While in the current climate,...

Building self confidence as a leader Thinking about progressing into a management role? New to leadership and looking for advice...