EYFS CPD: How to Create a Bespoke Professional Development Plan

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the Early Years and childcare is an important part of making sure your children and...

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....

6 Ways good nursery software can help to retain EYFS staff

Retaining EYFS staff is a challenge in the current climate. It is more important than ever to keep your nursery...

Help your nursery practitioners fall in love with EYFS observations again

EYFS observations are a necessary part of a nursery practitioner’s role. They are designed to record and celebrate children’s progress...

How to explain the Leuven Scale to your nursery parents

The Leuven Scale is a valuable tool used in early years to help practitioners assess and monitor development and behaviour...

EYFS Easter activities for nursery children and preschoolers

Easter time is nearly upon us again, which means lots of opportunities for Easter crafts and card making in the...

11 Fabulously Fun Messy Play Activity Ideas for EYFS

Messy play includes hands-on activities that encourage exploratory play in the nursery. Anything can be used to facilitate messy play...

15 Conflict Resolution Strategies Every Nursery Manager Should Know

Conflict in a nursery setting, it’s enough to have you running for the hills! Nobody enjoys dealing with conflict (although...

Inclusive practice in the early years: what are you missing?

Inclusive practice is often thought to only apply to children with SEND. Absolutely, adaptive teaching approaches are a large part...

How nursery software helps to connect families and nurseries

Good parental engagement is crucial for child development in the Early Years. And nursery software should be your best tool...

Build positive home-nursery relationships: 6 fun parent engagement ideas

The sky is the limit when parents and practitioners are on the same page. Children thrive when consistent approaches are...

EYFS physical development activities: How to spot the amber flags

How do we measure good EYFS physical development progress? Well, by using milestones. But these physical development milestones are not...

PSED EYFS activities: Advice from a Clinical Psychologist

We have all heard about (and experienced) toddler tantrums and meltdowns. It can feel like you have tried everything in...

How to make early reading fun: EYFS Literacy activities to try

Early reading is vital for language development. As we know, vocabulary acquisition during the primary years can be a pre-judgement...

A complete guide to trauma-informed practice for nursery managers

“In the early years, we are nurturing hearts and minds,” says Sally Pearse, our expert contributor for this article. Of...

Supporting menopause in the workplace: EYFS support from an expert

Perimenopause marks the beginning of the process women’s bodies go through when they are losing their monthly period. This natural...

When aggression occurs: Positive behaviour management strategies for EYFS

Nursery is where children can grow and develop but also learn boundaries. It is natural for children to be curious...

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...

EYFS Statutory Framework: a practitioner’s guide

The EYFS statutory framework has been updated. From September 2023, nursery practitioners will experience changes in ratio numbers, safer eating...

Fundamental British Values EYFS: How to promote and demonstrate in the early years

British values EYFS activities are naturally intertwined with other EYFS activities you offer your children daily. The five British values...

EYFS tuff tray ideas for toddlers

It can be easy to become stuck with new, exciting tuff tray ideas. Whether you fit in with an EYFS...

11 ways to make an outstanding EYFS outdoor area on a budget

Keeping EYFS outdoor areas fresh and inspiring can be challenging, and as we know, variety is the spice of life!...

‘Understanding the World’ EYFS activities to blow them away

Understanding the world in EYFS allows children to foster a curiosity for learning. Giving them the tools to explore, question...

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...