106 articles in this category

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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Reflecting on the EYFS curriculum
by Julian Grenier on June 18, 2020
Julian Grenier considers what makes a valuable and meaningful Early Years curriculum. 
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How do I talk about race with children in the Early Years setting?
by Liz Pemberton on October 19, 2020
Liz Pemberton asks us to personally equip ourselves to talk about race and to implement practical changes to ensure that the antiracist thread is running all the way through our practice. 
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Before we get to counting...
by Stephen Kilgour on August 12, 2020
SEND Advisor Stephen Kilgour takes a closer look at the very early stages of mathematical development in young children. 
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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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Mirrors and Reflections
by Rachna Joshi on January 9, 2022
This month we revisit a previous article by Rachna Joshi exploring children's mirror play and their sense of self.   
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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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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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Making Birth to 5 Matters work for you
by Nancy Stewart on July 9, 2021
Nancy Stewart, who was Project Lead on Birth to 5 Matters, shares her thoughts on how early years educators can use this guidance in their setting. 
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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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Writing in the Early Years
by Varinder Kaur Johal on August 10, 2021
Educator Varinder Kaur Johal shares her thoughts and ideas on children's early writing - from the child development that supports writing to creating opportunities to mark make. 
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Challenging gender stereotypes in the Early Years
by Susie Heywood on September 7, 2021
Susie Heywood, co-founder of Gender Friendly Scotland, discusses how early years educators can challenge outdated gender stereotypes and remove the limits those stereotypes impose on children. 
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Makaton
by Stephen Kilgour on April 20, 2020
Stephen Kilgour, SEND Advisor, takes a closer look at the value of learning Makaton. 
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'Words come too easily’: exploring compliments and the impact they can…
by Caroline Vollans on December 10, 2021
Caroline Vollans takes a closer look at compliments and their impact on young children. 
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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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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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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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Joining the Dots of Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood
by Dr Chandrika Devarakonda on November 10, 2021
Associate Professor of Diversity & Inclusion, Dr Chandrika Devarakonda, discusses two models that can support our understanding of diversity and inclusion, both in the part each individual plays, and in a wider context. 
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Putting love at the centre of your practice - being on a journey with …
by Joss Cambridge-Simmons on October 19, 2020
Joss Cambridge-Simmons (founder of Jossy Care) shares his journey, from being a very young man starting out in childcare, to running his own childcare business, and the love that is weaves through it all. 
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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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Engaging children in conversations about diversity, discrimination, an…
by Fifi Benham on April 27, 2021
Early Years educator and pre-school Deputy Manager Fifi Benham reflects on why we need to have conversations with young children about diversity, and how looking more closely at ourselves, and the resources in our setting, can support this. 
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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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Pre - Reading Ideas
by Stephen Kilgour on May 28, 2020
In advance of reading first words, there is so much pre-reading learning that needs to take place.  For very young children, or those with additional needs, it’s important that you think about how best to interest your child in the concept of ‘book…
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‘Exercising the imagination’ Big bang! Small hands… Big ideas! Creativ…
by Pete Moorhouse on January 10, 2022
Early years creative consultant and artist educator, Pete Moorhouse, describes the joy of woodwork for young children, and the creative and critical thinking skills and personal development that woodwork offers. 
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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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