Early maths experiences set the foundations for children’s future success. Offering a wide range of maths experiences, across all age groups, will provide opportunities for curiosity, fun and engaging activities and foster a love of maths. Top tips for leading maths provision NDNA products to help you with this tip NDNA Maths Champions programme Making… Continue reading Top tips: Leading Maths Provision
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Top tips: Inclusive Christmas celebrations
The Christmas period is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity – helping children learn about different traditions, value their own family experiences and develop positive attitudes towards the diverse world around them. Inclusive Christmas celebrations ensure that every child feels represented, respected and involved. Inclusive Christmas celebrations outline NDNA products to help you with this… Continue reading Top tips: Inclusive Christmas celebrations
Top tips: Recycling Christmas Materials
Learning about the environment and sustainability is an essential life skill. Talk to children about recycling and how this means you are taking something you don’t want or need anymore and turning them into new things, and how it helps keep our environment clean and healthy. Top tips for art inspiration NDNA products to help… Continue reading Top tips: Recycling Christmas Materials
Top tips: Inclusive Christmas celebrations
The Christmas period is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity – helping children learn about different traditions, value their own family experiences and develop positive attitudes towards the diverse world around them. Inclusive Christmas celebrations ensure that every child feels represented, respected and involved. Inclusive Christmas celebrations outline NDNA products to help you with this… Continue reading Top tips: Inclusive Christmas celebrations
Top tips: Outdoor art inspiration
The outdoor environment is a wonderful resource – an ever-changing canvas for creativity, imagination and exploration. It offers endless opportunities for children to express themselves, experiment with materials and engage their senses while connecting with the natural world. Inspire your team to see the outdoors as a source of inspiration and creativity for your little… Continue reading Top tips: Outdoor art inspiration
Top tips: Using tools at nursery
By introducing a variety of age-appropriate tools in a safe and supportive environment, children are encouraged to explore, problem-solve and develop fine motor skills. From scissors and glue sticks to paintbrushes and even beginner woodworking tools, children can be given the chance to discover how things work through meaningful play. Top tips for showing kindness… Continue reading Top tips: Using tools at nursery
Top tips: Kindness every day
World Kindness Day is a brilliant way to help nurture empathy, friendship and positive behaviour in your nursery. Keep it simple, model it clearly and make kindness visible to children every day. Here are some top tips to support you. Top tips for showing kindness every day NDNA products to help you with this tip… Continue reading Top tips: Kindness every day
Top tips: Staying safe outside in the dark
As the evenings grow darker, it’s important to stay extra vigilant when children are outdoors. In low light or bad weather, young children can be difficult for drivers and cyclists to spot. These easy tips can help keep your children safe when out after dark. Top tips for staying safe outside in the dark Disclaimer:… Continue reading Top tips: Staying safe outside in the dark
Top tips: Fire Safety
Fire safety is a vital part of keeping children, staff and visitors safe in a day nursery. While the chances of a fire are low, being well-prepared ensures that everyone knows what to do in an emergency. By having clear procedures, the right equipment and regular training, nurseries can create a safe environment. Our top… Continue reading Top tips: Fire Safety
Top tips: Ensuring inclusion
Creating an inclusive nursery ensures every child feels valued, respected and supported. By embracing diversity, challenging biases and addressing ableism, nurseries can foster a welcoming environment where all children thrive. Here are some top tips to ensure your setting is inclusive for all children. Top tips for ensuring inclusion NDNA products to help you with… Continue reading Top tips: Ensuring inclusion
Top tips: Nursery Pets – Health and Safety
Considering the needs of others is one of the building blocks of empathy and pets in a nursery setting can enable children to learn about caring for others while helping them to talk about their feelings and emotions. Pets in a setting are a big responsibility and providers should carefully consider all the extra responsibilities… Continue reading Top tips: Nursery Pets – Health and Safety
Top tips: Building belonging through resources
Creating a truly inclusive environment means making sure every child feels seen, valued and celebrated. The resources we select play a big role in shaping children’s understanding of themselves and others. By offering diverse, authentic and accessible materials, you can help children build respect, empathy and a sense of belonging from the beginning of their… Continue reading Top tips: Building belonging through resources
Top tips: Incorporating Black History month into the setting
Black History Month is a great opportunity for nurseries to celebrate diversity, culture and achievement. It’s important to keep things fun, engaging and age-appropriate by focusing on stories, music, food and creativity that children can relate to. The aim is not just to mark one month, but to create a setting where all children feel… Continue reading Top tips: Incorporating Black History month into the setting
Top tips: Hosting a community event
Hosting a community event fosters strong relationships between families, staff and the wider community. It creates a sense of belonging, encourages parental involvement and supports children’s social development. Events also provide opportunities for learning through play, cultural celebrations and community partnerships. Additionally, they can raise awareness, support local causes and enhance the nursery’s reputation, making… Continue reading Top tips: Hosting a community event
Top tips: Outdoor Play Made Easy
Spending time outside, particularly in nature, is good for everyone, regardless of age. Outdoor play boosts children’s physical health and general well-being, while giving parents a chance to relax, connect and enjoy some quality time together. Here are some tips to support you in getting everyone outside! Top Outdoor Play Made Easy tips NDNA products… Continue reading Top tips: Outdoor Play Made Easy
Top tips: Recycling tips
Teaching children about recycling can help them to develop lifelong skills for sustainability and caring for the environment. Review our top tips to encourage children and families to take part in recycling projects in your setting and the local community. Top recycling tips NDNA products to support you with this tip Environmental Sustainability Policy –… Continue reading Top tips: Recycling tips
Supporting new vocab through festivals/special days
Supporting new vocab through festivals/special days offers rich, exciting opportunities to build children’s vocabulary in meaningful ways. Celebrating festivals offers children the opportunity to explore new words, understand different traditions and feel proud of who they are. It also sparks curiosity about others and supports their confidence as communicators. Top tips for supporting new vocab… Continue reading Supporting new vocab through festivals/special days
Sharing stories at home
National Read a Book Day is in September – use the day to encourage children and families to get involved, share a story and spend some quality time together. Sharing stories boosts vocabulary, social skills and communication and language skills. Here are some tips to help parents instil a love of books at home. Top… Continue reading Sharing stories at home
Smooth moves: Managing transitions in the setting
Smooth transitions between activities help young children to feel secure, stay engaged and develop self-regulation. With clear cues and supportive routines, practitioners can turn potentially challenging moments into opportunities for learning and independence. Top tips for managing transitions in the setting NDNA products to support you with this tip Championing SEND – online trainingAutism Awareness… Continue reading Smooth moves: Managing transitions in the setting
Healthy Teeth – Tips for Parents
Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood health issues but it’s largely preventable with the right care at home. By encouraging parents to take a proactive approach to their child’s dental routine, you can help set the foundation for strong, healthy teeth and a confident smile. Top tips Offer lots of praise as… Continue reading Healthy Teeth – Tips for Parents