Early years blog

Nurturing children’s emotional well-being

Discover the key aspects of positive emotional well-being as well as strategies to support children in the early years to develop resilience and happiness.

children's emotional well-being - child crying

Top tips: Inclusion in early years

Inclusion is not optional - practitioners play a key role in making every child feel seen, safe, and celebrated. Here are ten practical tips to help you foster an inclusive environment for everyone.

Dancing around the world: Cultural dance activities for early years

International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance. People everywhere use dance to express themselves, tell stories and to simply have fun. The following activity will take you on a magical dance journey to explore and celebrate how people move and dance in different parts of the world.

The Building Blocks of Reading: Why phonics is only part of the story

What is phonics? Explore the fundamentals of phonics in early years, from how children learn to read, vocabulary in nurseries and more.

phonics in early years - grandad reading to children

Top tips: Building resilience

Resilience is a person's ability to adapt, recover and thrive in the face of challenges and setbacks. Investing in children’s resilience will support their confidence, health, and well-being now and in the future. Take a look at our top tips for building resilience in young children.

Early years activity: Naming emotions

The ability to identify and name emotions supports children to develop their self-regulation skills and build strong social relationships and a positive sense of themselves.

Nursery leaders and nursery managers: what’s the difference?

Explore the difference between nursery leaders and nursery managers and understand the vital role each plays in making a fantastic early years setting.

Nursery leaders and nursery managers team work

Early years activity: Easter bunny obstacle course

This exciting Easter bunny obstacle course is a great way for young children to celebrate while developing their gross motor skills, coordination, and teamwork.

Top tips: Promoting healthy eating with parents

Nurseries play a vital role in shaping children’s eating habits and encouraging a positive approach to food.

EYFS communication and language: 10 top tips

See 10 top tips to help practitioners understand how to support young children’s EYFS communication and language development effectively.