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9 May 2023
Alex Magloire (Ofsted Deputy Director, Early Years Regulatory Practice) produced a blog recently explaining how staff-to-child ratios work, as this is a question they are most frequently asked on their…
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Cycling has become de rigueur. It came as a surprise, to learn that not all early years settings are fans of having bikes. In fact, some have got rid of…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurological condition caused by ineffective functioning of the neurotransmitters in the frontal lobe of the brain. These neurotransmitters are those that regulate…
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In early years education children are encouraged to engage in a variety of academic and play-based activities. For children, however, play is not only an activity but a method of…
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Join this Early Years in Mind (EYIM) free webinar on the transition to primary school and school readiness. Although the transition to primary education can be an exciting time for many,…
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Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. But how do we nurture that curiosity into kindness towards the natural world? 1. Spend time exploring nature: Children will protect…
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At the moment it feels like everyone is advocating for adaptive teaching, rather than differentiation, to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the classroom. But what…
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In this 60th episode of the Early Excellence Podcast, the interviewer is joined by Nicky Turner the Early Years Lead for the Astrea Academy Trust. As part of our conversation, we…
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Little learning opportunities can go a long way. With a bit of imagination, play on a miniature scale can support children’s development across the EYFS, says Anna Ranson… Small world…
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development is, quite rightly, one of the prime areas of learning in the EYFS and, now more than ever, our practice should reflect this. With this…
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The Education Endowment Foundation have updated their Early Years Toolkit: A Summary of the best available evidence on key areas for learning and development. The Toolkit gives you information on…
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The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has launched a campaign ‘Shaping Us’ to promote the importance of the early years of childhood. It aims to increase understanding of how…
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