Author Archives: Kathy Leatherbarrow
DfE Updates Prevent Guidance: What Early Years DSLs Need to Know
September 2026 The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its Prevent guidance for Designated Safeguarding [...]
Oct
7 Top Early Years Qualifications and Courses in the UK for 2026
If you want to start or progress a career working with young children, choosing the [...]
Sep
Early Years Educator Skills Employers Are Seeking in 2026
Quick Summary: Employers in 2026 must verify that early years qualifications are ‘full and relevant’ using [...]
Sep
Level 2 vs Level 3 Childcare: Entry Requirements for UK Careers
Quick Summary: You do not always need a Level 2 childcare qualification before starting a [...]
Sep
Internet Safety in the Early Years: Keeping Young Children Safe in a Digital World
Digital technology is now an ordinary part of young children’s lives. From watching videos and [...]
Sep
Understanding Child Brain Development as a Nursery Practitioner
How can I learn about child brain development as a nursery practitioner? If you’ve ever [...]
Sep
From Birth Onwards: Adapting Pedagogy to Meet Every Child’s Stage of Development
Why the revised 2026 Birth to 5 Matters guidance places babies, relationships and developmentally appropriate [...]
Sep
Beyond Paper Policies: Driving Real Safeguarding Culture Under the Updated EYFS
Many early years settings rely on detailed policy folders and annual training to show they [...]
Sep
The Benefits, Incentives and Joys of Completing a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship with Eden Training Solutions
Investing in your future – while making a difference to children’s lives Working in the [...]
Aug
Healthy Eating in the Early Years: Supporting Children and Families in a Time of Rising Food Costs
Many families face tough choices as food prices continue to climb, making it harder to [...]
Aug