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Reflecting on the Government's clarification on financial support for …

by FSF Tim and Juliet Mickelburgh on April 23, 2020

We examine and reflect on the latest announcements on funding for Early Years providers.

Practitioner Well–Being: In Theory

by Emma Cook on January 20, 2020

More than ever, it is important for leaders in the early years sector to discover ways in which team cohesion and well-being can be supported and sustained. Emma Cook, from One World Nursery in Brighton, explores this in the first of two articles. …

Is this health crisis becoming a children's rights crisis?

by Helen Moylett on June 1, 2020

Helen Moylett, early years consultant and writer, reflects on whether the rights of young children to be nurtured as well as educated are being protected during this pandemic.

Vulnerable children and those with an EHCP – more questions than answe…

by Stephen Kilgour on March 19, 2020

Stephen Kilgour, our SEND Advisor and SEND outreach worker, asks some urgent questions seeking clarity about schooling for vulnerable children and those with an EHCP after school closures are announced as part of measures to cope with the Coronavir…

Supporting and motivating your staff team

by Julian Grenier on November 2, 2018

If you don’t have one of those big personalities that can enthuse and amuse, do you end up feeling rather inadequate compared to that “inspiring” conference speaker or trainer? I do.

Preparing your team for an Ofsted Inspection: Part 1

by FSF Rebecca on March 10, 2020

https://eyfs.info/articles.html/leadership-and-management/preparing-your-team-for-an-ofsted-inspection-part-2-r331/Rebecca Swindells talks us through how she prepared her team for Ofsted.

Continued Professional Development: how to provide a variety of opport…

by Jenny Barber on February 26, 2020

As professionals we all need to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. Jenny Barber discusses the different ways settings can do this, even if they are working with a tight budget.

Preparing your team for an Ofsted Inspection: Part 2

by FSF Rebecca on September 17, 2020

Rebecca tells us about more about her inspection experience under the new inspection framework, which took place earlier this year before the pandemic. This is well worth a read if you are wondering what the inspection process will look like in the…

A day in the life of a childminder

by Doreen Barton on August 22, 2023

Childminder Doreen Barton describes a typical day full of adventure and love with the children she cares for.

Opportunities for reflection with the new EYFS reforms

by Ruth Swailes on January 14, 2021

Early Years Consultant, Trainer and LA Advisor Ruth Swailes shares how the changes to the EYFS offer educators the opportunity to reflect on their vision and practice for the children in their care.

Reflective Leadership

by Jo Caswell on April 27, 2021

Early years consultant, Jo Caswell, looks at the need for reflective leadership as children return to settings and schools.

Observations Part 1

by Adam Marycz on July 8, 2021

Early Years setting manager, Adam Marycz, reflects how and why we document observations in this 3 part mini-series.

Observations Part 2

by Adam Marycz on August 8, 2021

Early Years manager, Adam Marycz, continues his reflections on how and why we document observations based on exploring his own practice and provision, in Part 2 of this mini-series.

Observations Part 3

by Adam Marycz on August 10, 2021

Early Years manager, Adam Marycz, completes this set of three reflective articles on how and why we document observations based on exploring his own practice and provision, in Part 3 of this mini-series.

Leading and Managing an Early Years Setting

by Adam Marycz on November 6, 2021

Early Years leader Adam Marycz reflects on the leadership role in an early years setting.

Safeguarding the Leader: the emotional aspects of the early years lead…

by Emma Davis on June 15, 2022

Preschool Manager and qualified Early Years Teacher Emma Davis reflects on the role of the leader in early years and some of the pressures that come with it.

Five arguments against a change to early years ratios

by Nathan Archer on May 14, 2022

Nathan Archer, Director of the International Montessori Institute at Leeds Beckett University, describes 5 clear arguments against the current suggestions to relax ratios for the early years sector.

Wellbeing of staff in the Early Years

by Emma Davis on July 11, 2023

Lecturer, ex-preschool manager and early years teacher Emma Davis takes a closer look at what wellbeing can mean for our early years teams, and how supporting wellbeing can be embedded in the ethos of our settings.

What do we know about Exclusions in the Early Years?

by Caroline Vollans on May 15, 2023

In this article, Caroline Vollans hears from voices in the sector about the exclusion of our youngest children.

Practitioner Well-Being: In Practice

by Emma Cook on February 19, 2020

In the second of two articles about nurturing practitioner well-being, Emma Cook discusses how she continues to build team cohesion and well-being at her setting.

Safeguarding is effective: safe staff

by FSF Rebecca on March 7, 2016

As manager you will most likely be the lead practitioner for Safeguarding’ however, it does not have to be you.

Ofsted complaints procedure

by FSF Rebecca on April 10, 2017

Recently I participated in a Step 3 complaints panel at Ofsted HQ. I had applied for the position a couple of months previously and had to show my credentials as an early years specialist before I was accepted as suitable. It is a voluntary role, how…

Have I Got The Power to Make a Difference ?

by June O'Sullivan MBE on January 5, 2017

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. You must do the things you think you cannot do. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt 1884 -1962

Observations of staff (Part 1)

by FSF Rebecca on December 12, 2016

We talk often in early years about developing practitioners’ observation skills. We are attuned to observing children to help us assess progress and plan further developments (Machan 2016). Working with the Development Matters guidance (2012) we can …

SSTEW Scale (Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being) - in …

by Vicki Smith on March 3, 2017

At this year’s NDNA conference Denise Kingston, co-writer of the SSTEW scale, led a session to explain the scale, how it can be used and how it can positively impact on practice. The scale can be used to assess the quality of interactions between ad…

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