How to effectively implement the Curiosity Approach across your nursery

Since the invention of the iPad 12 years ago, the methods in which our children play and interact have changed....

Why the Early Learning Goals are important and 5 activities to master them

Early Years as a field is ‘definition rich’, as we have all the abbreviations and acronyms under the sun to...

What to do and when to do it: parental engagement activities to help your child thrive!

Your child hears their first sounds in the womb, which means that even before they are born into the world,...

Does Your Story Time Cut It? The Importance of Talking and Language in Developing Early Years Literacy Skills

Literacy is one of the specific areas of learning and development. Strong Literacy skills are essential for active participation in learning-...

How to Prepare for HMIE Scotland Nursery Inspections: A Complete Guide

Advice from HM Chief Inspector of Education, Gayle Gorman, and Strategic Director for Scrutiny at Education Scotland, Janie McManus. As...

19 Communication and Language EYFS Activities for outstanding early years language development

The past 2-years have been incredibly challenging, affecting our children the most. Nurseries and schools have worked tirelessly to support...

Islamic New Year 2025: 5 fun activities to celebrate Al-hijra in Early Years

Al-hijra and Muharram is just around the corner (starting on 25th June 2025). Now is the perfect time to brush...

Childcare apprenticeships: how to tackle the recruitment crisis

It may be an understatement to say that Early Years apprentices are in high demand, as nursery settings nationwide are...

Father’s Day ideas to try in Nursery Settings: crafts, gifts, and cards

Father’s Day can be a creative opportunity to celebrate the prominent male figures in children’s lives. It can also be...

Reflective practice in the Early Years: 3 activities for your next team meeting

We encourage our children to learn through experience, trial and error, discussion and then re-application. Yet, when it comes to...

Sensory Play In The Early Years: 25 Amazing Activity Ideas For You To Try

There are 5 main senses, although heavily debated that there are more. We discuss movement within the umbrella of touch,...

How to effectively plan CPD in your nursery: examples of outstanding CPD journeys

There is a changing dynamic of children entering nurseries, with growing expectations from external agencies and making every effort to...

Phonics in EYFS: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Too many children leave primary school unable to read well, as the UK continues to face entrenched educational underachievement when...

Early Years Recruitment: How to Solve the Sector’s Staffing Crisis

Recruitment in the Early Years is at an all-time low as nurseries are struggling to fill vacancies for qualified and...

Child-led learning: could your staff be limiting progress?

Perfecting the balance of learning through independent play is challenging. There is large accountability on your Early Years practitioners and...

Autism in the Early Years: Make your nursery Autism-friendly

Your nursery should be underpinned by inclusive practice. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is children’s most commonly diagnosed Special Educational Needs...

Dealing with upset and angry parents in EYFS settings

Parents can become upset, angry or distressed when they feel they aren’t included in their child’s education, listened to or...

EYFS statutory policies and procedures for nurseries: 5 top tips

Setting up a nursery is a challenge, from staffing to room preparations; one thing you can tick off is being...

10 Steps to Help Children and Parents Settle When Starting Nursery

Nursery is the place where many firsts are experienced: first friends, first words and first steps. It can be a...

8 Key Nursery Assistant Skills and How to Develop Them

Nursery practitioner, Early Years Educator, or Childminder are all roles that require a huge number of skills. These roles are...

Sexism in the Early Years: How gender stereotyping impacts recruitment and practice

In our settings, we celebrate differences and teach our children that being unique and individual are positive, and welcomed, traits....

Children’s Walking Harnesses: Are They Safe to Use in Nursery Settings?

The use of child harnesses, or leashes, can be a controversial topic in the early years field. It poses reoccurring...

Common financial mistakes nursery schools make

When running or setting up a new nursery, mistakes will be inevitable. Some might include financial decisions and choices that...

Health and safety in early years: is your nursery compliant?

Health and safety in early years is a priority. You can immediately be drawn to thinking EYFS health and safety...