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Funding Changes in the Early Years: What the Growth & Skills Levy Means for Your Setting
As an expert in the Early Years sector, you know that consistent, high-quality staffing is [...]
09
Jan
Jan
Sensory play on a shoestring: 10 up‑cycled resources apprentices can make
You want joyful learning without blowing the budget. Yet resources cost money, storage is tight, [...]
06
Jan
Jan
Beyond the “Post-Christmas Reset”: Why January Demands Connection Over Curriculum
The decorations are down, the glitter has finally settled, and the doors to your setting [...]
05
Jan
Jan
Child Protection in Focus: What the New National Authority Means for Early Years Practitioners
Date: 12th December 2025 A significant development has been announced that will shape the future [...]
16
Dec
Dec
Breathe Easy: Let’s Talk Potty Training (The Human Way)
Potty training. Just the phrase can make a parent or caregiver feel a little overwhelmed! [...]
16
Dec
Dec
🎄 Beyond the Sparkle: Why Christmas Can Feel Too Much for Our Little Ones
There’s no other time quite like Christmas. We use words like magical and joyful to [...]
15
Dec
Dec
Observation vs Assessment: Writing Meaningful EYFS Observations
You sit down to write an observation and your mind goes blank. Is this a [...]
08
Dec
Dec
Our statement following the release of the 2025 Autumn Budget
The financial relief for small and medium-sized businesses, delivered in the 2025 Autumn Budget by [...]
02
Dec
Dec
Ofsted Annual Report 2024/25Â
Published today, 2nd December 25, the Ofsted Annual Report 2024/25 paints a serious picture of [...]
02
Dec
Dec
The Big Picture: What the Final Ofsted Report Means for Your Setting and the New Inspection Cycle
The release of Ofsted’s final early years statistics under the previous inspection framework, covering the [...]
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Nov
Nov