19 Communication and Language EYFS Activities for Nurseries
Imagine joining a conversation where everyone is speaking a different language. You want to join in, but without the words,...
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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...
Child Development Theories in EYFS: What’s Still Relevant and What’s Not?
Advice from clinical psychologist, Dr Charlotte Dunster-Page, on how to get the most from child development theories in your nursery....
How to support SEND needs on an EYFS budget
There are increasing numbers of complex SEND cases in nurseries, and EYFS settings are managing. Without additional funding to alter...
Clare Stead: Unlocking the Secrets of Early Brain Development
In the second episode of the Early Bloom Podcast, we welcome Clare Stead, the innovative creator and founder of the...
10 Common Myths About Infant Brain Development – Debunked
Days at nursery are jam-packed with exciting activities. But do your practitioners know how these activities help with baby brain development? The development that happens in early childhood is vitally important, even...
How to avoid the development dip in the summer holidays
It’s summertime, and that means families swapping some nursery sessions for family holidays. The developmental dip that follows is experienced...
Spotting the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke in babies and children
In the summer months, children and babies enjoy being outside in the warm and sunny weather. Your nursery practitioners must...
Sun safety in the Early Years
Summertime in nurseries can make all outdoor activities more enjoyable. But fun in the sun can also bring hidden danger....
The Ultimate Checklist for the First Day at Nursery
Even though nursery practitioners have started countless children on their nursery journey, trusting unfamiliar people with your child is daunting....
What is EYFS Physical Development?
As nursery managers and owners, you see it daily: little feet running, tiny hands grasping, and endless energy bounding around...
What is ‘Communication and Language’ in EYFS?
Did you know that as many as 1 in 5 children in the UK are starting reception with delayed speech...
Activities for school readiness: Advice from a headteacher
When a child leaves your nursery ‘school-ready’, their chances of successful life outcomes are up to 11 times higher (particularly...
7 emotional self-regulation strategies to try in early years
‘Self-regulation’ is a well-known phrase in early years. It’s mentioned in the EYFS Framework, Early Learning Goals and the Early...
Achieving EYFS Physical Development Outcomes: The Vestibular System
The vestibular system is one of eight sensory systems. As nursery practitioners, you’ll know a lot about physical development and why...
The self-regulation and executive functioning science your children need you to know
The nurseries that have the best self-regulation provision know something others don’t. They know the science behind how self-regulation skills...
How to talk to Early Years children about war: with helpful grounding techniques
Given the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, it’s important to take into consideration how our children in Early Years...
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...