Small world play grows big imaginations

  ‘Small World Play’ isn’t a term that is widely understood outside of the Early Years sector, but it simply means imaginative play with small toys or resources. Early years settings are extremely busy, with […]

Making mealtimes matter

  Mealtimes can be a difficult element of an Early Years Setting’s day. There’s a lot for practitioners to get done, it’s a transition time which can often be difficult for young children to manage […]

Why mud play is magical!

Had you looked for me as a 5-year-old and you would most likely have found me somewhere in the garden, doing something with mud. Look for me as an Early Years Teacher and you will […]

The social benefits of playing soccer

Personal, Social and Emotional Development are some of the ‘Prime’ areas of the EYFS, meaning that it is considered foundational to other types of learning. Social skills are highly prized in society, and necessary throughout […]

Raising resilient children in Early Years settings

What is resilience? Resilience is not an especially simple concept to define, it encompasses many characteristics, thought processes and active management strategies. It is a term traditionally used to describe a character trait but more […]

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