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Why Transitions Matter: Supporting Children Through Every Change in the Early Years
When we think about transitions in early years, our minds often jump straight to one [...]
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Loose Parts Play: Unlocking Creativity, Curiosity and Learning in the Early Years
What is Loose Parts Play? Imagine giving a child a cardboard tube. Within minutes it [...]
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Why Music Matters in the Early Years
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination [...]
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Why We Need to Stop Treating Weaning as Just Nutrition
By Lisa WallaceCreator of the Weaning with KINDness™ MethodEarly Years Weaning & Development Specialist When [...]
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DfE’s New Inclusive Education Estates Guidance: What Early Years Providers Need to Know
June 2026 The Department for Education (DfE) has this month (June 2026) published new guidance, [...]
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Mathematics in the Early Years: Building Strong Foundations for Lifelong Learning
What the September 2026 Ofsted Update Means for Early Years Practice The updated Ofsted Early [...]
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What Ofsted’s New Early Years Inspection Toolkit Means for Safeguarding in 2026
The publication of Ofsted’s updated Early Years Inspection Toolkit, due to come into force in [...]
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£4,500 Early Years Teacher Bonus: A Significant Step Towards Closing the School Readiness Gap
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a major new initiative aimed at strengthening the [...]
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Pride Month in Early Years: Creating Spaces Where Every Child and Family Belongs
June is the month of Pride, and for many Early Years practitioners it can bring [...]
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Ofsted Releases Updated Early Years Inspection Toolkit for September 2026
Ofsted has published its updated Early Years Inspection Toolkit, alongside revisions to the Early Years [...]
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