Outdoor Maths Activities EYFS: Creative Ways to Teach Numeracy Outdoors
This post was written by Jamie Victoria Barnes of Everything Early Years fame. Mathematics is a core element of the...
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How to increase occupancy in my nursery business
It’s no secret that maintaining and scaling nursery occupancy is an ongoing effort. Throw in constant government changes and it’s...
The day of an EYFS Ofsted inspection
Nursery Ofsted inspections can understandably make you and your team anxious. They aren’t designed to trip you up, your Ofsted...
4 STEM Activities for Preschoolers to Try
STEM is not a new term for childcare settings. But why exactly is it beneficial for children’s learning and development,...
EYFS Inclusive Practice: What Might Be Missing and How to Strengthen SEND Support
Is your inclusive practice truly supporting every child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Moving past surface-level efforts, true...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to host an inclusive EYFS Christmas for all your children
The festive season in nurseries is a magical time when all children are excited about extra crafty activities and, of...
How nursery software helps boost human relationships across your childcare setting
Positive working relationships are the key to running a successful childcare provision. Staff-to-parent relationships are often focused on, whilst the...