Early years blog

Inclusion in early years

Everyone has the right to be treated equally without prejudice or discrimination. So how can you support inclusion in early years?

Top tips: Differentiation for children with SEND

Providing 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.

Early Years Maths Activity: Sorting Socks

Develop 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.

EYFS: in the moment planning in nurseries

Find out more about in the moment planning in nurseries and how it can benefit both children and nursery staff.

My special star – Inclusive Father’s Day craft activity

Children 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.

Top tips: Supporting parents with Father’s Day celebrations

Father’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.

SEND in early years

When it comes to SEND in early years, how do you know identify if children have a potential special educational need or a delay?

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.

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.

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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