Working together to safeguard children 2026: what’s changed for nurseries
The DfE published an updated version of Working Together to Safeguard Children on the 18th of March 2026, replacing the...
Category: Health, Safety and Safeguarding
Three layers of support: a practical approach to nursery staff mental health
A box of treats in the staffroom can matter to your team more than you might think. But there's a...
6 Risk factors for poor mental health in early years children
When it comes to children under five, there's a frustratingly large evidence gap in young children's mental health. The last...
Cheryl Warren: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice, Inclusive Environments and Ofsted
In the third episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcomed Cheryl Warren. An award-winning early years...
Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Early Years: 5 Fundamentals for Mentally Healthy Habits
It’s easy to identify factors that will likely impact children’s mental health. The difficult part is how to ensure our...
Debunking 6 nursery nutrition myths
Louise Mercieca This month for the Early Bloom Podcast we were joined by Louise Mercieca, award-winning nutritional therapist...
Louise Mercieca: Unlocking the Power of Early Years Nutrition
In the fourth episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome award-winning nutritional therapist and founder of The Health Kick,...
The Latest FSA guidance on flour heat treatment in the early years
In August 2024, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) released new guidance on using raw flour in the early years. For...
Alex Dave: Digital Media Use, Parental Partnership and Online Safety in the Early Years
In the second episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Dave, a safeguarding education...
Lucy Lewin: Courageous Leadership, Positive Safeguarding and Gen Z Educators
In the first episode of Season 2 of the Early Bloom Podcast, we’re welcoming back to the podcast a guest...
Healthy Eating EYFS Activities to Celebrate Veganuary
It’s Veganuary so why not explore some healthy vegan recipes for kids? Your childcare setting plays an important role in...
How healthy is your nursery?
Health and nutrition are the key to quality development, and you are in the business of building healthy brains and...