106 articles in this category

Cultivating Curiosity in Young Children - A Practitioner's Journey
by Ann-Marie Piper on May 13
Early Years educator Ann-Maire Piper reflects on using open-ended play to cultivate curiosity in young children. 
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Reflections of a Male Early Years Educator
by Richard Waite on April 10
Early Years educator Richard Waite looks back on a long - and ongoing - career in the early years. 
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“On my way to nursery…my teacher walked with me!”
by Sarah Holmes on February 28
Early years educator Sarah Holmes reflects on how we can use 'third spaces' to rethink home visits.
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Offering 'challenge' to children in the Early Years
by Emma Davis on December 13, 2023
Emma Davis reflects on why offering 'challenge' to children in the early years is so important, and what educators need to consider to support this. 
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What is mathematics for children at the developmental stage/age of 0 t…
by Sharon Day on June 9, 2023
Maths consultant Sharon Day begins a three part series on Maths in the early years.
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How do children learn about numbers and mathematics from the developme…
by Sharon Day on June 9, 2023
In part two of Sharon Day's maths series, we look at maths for 2 to 4 years olds, and the concepts of subitising and conserving. 
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How to support children with learning about numbers and mathematics fr…
by Sharon Day on June 8, 2023
In the final part of her series on Maths, Sharon Day explores how to support children aged 4-5 years old in all areas of your provision. 
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Technology in the early years
by Richard Waite on May 15, 2023
Early Years Educator Richard Waite shares his passion for helping us all to understand the importance of sharing technology with young children. 
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'I felt supported, safe and understood': Community based support for …
by Suma Din on February 7, 2023
Author, researcher and educator Suma Din shares the narratives of educators and mothers about their experience of community based support. 
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Awe and Wonder
by Emma Davis on February 7, 2023
Preschool Manager and qualified Early Years Teacher Emma Davis invites us to share in awe and wonder. 
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Choosing a school as your child transitions to Reception
by Alicia Wilkins on October 19, 2022
Early Years Practitioner and Tiney home nursery leader, Alicia Wilkins, shares her experience of looking for a school for her son, with advice for families and reminding early years educators of all the emotions that parents/carers feel.
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Early Years in the community: a case study
by Caroline Vollans on October 16, 2022
Caroline Vollans takes a closer look at the work of one early years centre and its connection within the local community, reminding us of the far reaching importance of all early years settings.
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Replacing the topic box of stereotypes
by Alicia Wilkins on September 13, 2022
This month we revisit an article by Early Years Practitioner and Tiney home nursery leader, Alicia Wilkins, which asks us to reflect on the diversity and representation that must be embedded in our practice every moment of every day. 
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Intergenerational learning and care part 3: the Belong nursery
by Caroline Vollans on September 13, 2022
In the final part of a series about intergenerational learning and care, Caroline Vollans learns about an intergenerational setting in the North West. 
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Love and Play for Building Brains
by Carly Budd on August 17, 2022
Developmental play expert Carly Budd explains the importance of play for babies' brain development. 
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Intergenerational learning and care part 2: An Intergenerational Nurse…
by Caroline Vollans on August 17, 2022
Caroline Vollans finds out more about the first Intergenerational Nursery in the UK. 
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Exploring support for children with English as an Additional Language …
by Sejal Payne on July 14, 2022
Education Consultant Sejal Payne reflects on how we can support our young learners of EAL. 
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Intergenerational learning and care - Part 1: The Together Project
by Caroline Vollans on July 14, 2022
In the first of a 3 part series about intergenerational learning and care, Caroline Vollans tells us about the benefits for the oldest and youngest generations offered through The Together Project. 
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Exploring oracy in early years and its links to literacy
by Sejal Payne on June 16, 2022
Independent Education Consultant Sejal Payne helps us take a closer look at oracy, why it is so important, and how it links to literacy. 
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Five things I’ve taken from working in Early Years to teaching across …
by Varinder Kaur Johal on June 15, 2022
As we approach the end of the school year, when some staff may be moving to new classes and stages, we return to an article by Teacher Varinder Kaur Johal on moving between early years and key stage. 
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A Reflection Toolkit: supporting educators to reflect on their provisi…
by Ann Lowe on April 25, 2022
Ann Lowe, Early Years Inclusion Officer with Doncaster EY Service, shares the reflective journey that led to the Reflection Toolkit, designed to support educators to consider their provision for children with learning differences.
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Pack-away power
by Anneka Russell on March 15, 2022
Early Years consultant Anneka Russell reflects on the hugely important role played by 'pack-away' nurseries in their communities. 
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Urban planning and risk aversion: an interview with Tim Gill
by Caroline Vollans on March 11, 2022
Caroline Vollans interviews play specialist Tim Gill. 
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To Decolonise or Diversify? Is that the question?
by Adam Vasco on February 9, 2022
Adam Vasco, who leads the 3-7 Early Years Post Graduate Route at Liverpool John Moores University, reflects on the learning and unlearning that needs to happen to decolonise and diversify our education spaces and curriculums.   
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Teaching and learning mathematics in the early years: a cognitive load…
by Linda Pound on February 4, 2022
Early years consultant and author, Linda Pound, explores Cognitive Load Theory and how to support young children's Mathematical development. 
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