Top tips: Messy moments
Messy play should be considered an essential part of early childhood. When children’s curiosity is invited and encouraged and if they are given the freedom to explore and discover, then play can certainly get messy.
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Messy play should be considered an essential part of early childhood. When children’s curiosity is invited and encouraged and if they are given the freedom to explore and discover, then play can certainly get messy.
Read moreThis is an easy, accessible activity that encourages creativity, sensory exploration and expands vocabulary. In this activity children create their own dough and get to explore its properties by mixing, rolling, stretching and shaping it into various forms.
Read moreEveryone has the right to be treated equally without prejudice or discrimination. So how can you support inclusion in early years?
Read moreProviding equality of opportunity for all children, may incorporate differentiating aspects of your curriculum or provision to provide meaningful learning opportunities for children with SEND. Review our top tips on differentiation against your own daily practice.
Read moreDevelop children’s mathematical understanding by using everyday items to sort into matching pairs. Socks are a great way to look at patterns, similarities and differences, and provide problem solving opportunities for children.
Read moreFind out more about in the moment planning in nurseries and how it can benefit both children and nursery staff.
Read moreChildren create a bright, colourful star-shaped suncatcher to celebrate someone special in their life. The star symbolises how their special person lights up their world - whether that’s a dad, mum, grandparent, carer, or another important person. This activity offers a colourful way to celebrate love that’s adaptable, inclusive, and enjoyable.
Read moreFather’s Day can be a joyful time for many, but it’s important to recognise that it may also bring up complex feelings for some children, families and staff members. Nursery practitioners play a key role in ensuring that Father’s Day celebrations are handled with care, inclusivity, and sensitivity.
Read moreWhen it comes to SEND in early years, how do you know identify if children have a potential special educational need or a delay?
Read moreRunning 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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