Teaching children to be honest

Previously we’ve looked at how children develop the ability to lie, and some of the reasons that this is important. Whilst developing the ability to lie is important for children’s development, the ability to tell […]

Promoting social skills at home

When we think about children in the EYFS developing ‘social skills’ we rightly think about them forming friendships with other children, learning to play together and to co-operate and share, but ‘social skills’ extend much […]

Involving your child in your pregnancy

  Having looked at how Early Years settings and parents can work together to help children in the EYFS with the transition of welcoming a new baby, it is also important to look at ways […]

Welcoming siblings in the EYFS

  New siblings are part and parcel of childcare settings, but for individual families welcoming a new sibling is a life-changing experience and a really special occasion. Adding a child to the family creates a […]

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 […]