SEND in early years: identifying special educational needs or disabilities
When it comes to SEND in early years, how do you know identify if children have a potential special educational need or a delay?
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Employment tribunals and early years: what you need to know
Running an early years’ business means you’ve already got plenty on your plate – from supporting children to managing day-to-day operations, dealing with an employment tribunal is likely the last thing you want to think about. But with 97,000 claims made in 2023/24 – and the highest award reaching £995,000 – it’s an issue that’s too important to ignore.
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Top tips: Supporting children with their communication and language
A well designed environment promotes social interaction, removes communication barriers, and builds essential learning skills. Prioritising positive communication spaces ensures every child thrives, regardless of ability or background. Language and communication skills grow best with rich exposure to sounds, sights, speech and daily interactions with others.
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Early years activity: Fruit kebabs (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)
This week’s activity brings The Very Hungry Caterpillar story to life through a fun and interactive fruit kebab making session. It’s a great way for children to connect with the story and enjoy a nutritious snack at the same time!
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Top tips – Safe bites: food safety essentials
Ensuring food safety is a key factor in safeguarding children’s health and well-being. Here are some practical, easy to follow tips designed to help you effectively manage food safety and create a secure, hygienic environment for everyone.
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Early years activity: Smoothie sensation
Explore healthy eating with this hands-on smoothie making activity. Children mix and match ingredients to create a sensational smoothie, supporting confidence in trying new tastes and an appreciation of healthy, nutritious food.
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Managing people in a nursery
Effective nursery leadership and management skills are crucial to running a successful early years settings. If a nursery is strong in this area, it will lead to a happy and high performing team, good inspection outcomes, and most importantly, better outcomes for the children.
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Oral health in early years: Healthy mouths, healthy children
Find out about the importance of good oral health in early years, as well as how to support it in your setting.
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in early years
Find out what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is, why it happens and what to do if any children in your early years setting are affected.
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Top tips: parental involvement in early years activities at home
There is an abundance of research that demonstrates the importance of parents and carers in a child’s life, and the significant impact that parental involvement in children’s education has on their learning, with positive effects that last into adulthood. Read our top tips to ensure you create supportive strategies for home learning opportunities to all families.
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