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 journey with you.
Read more
World Animal Day is focussed on raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of animals for the planet. Take part in this year’s World Animal Day by using this activity to get children to share their appreciation of their favourite animals.
Read more
The Nursery in Belong, Chester, won NDNA's Nursery of the Year 2025. We recently sat down for an interview with the setting for our Autumn 2025 edition of Nursery News for some insight into their approach.
Read more
A harvest treasure hunt activity can help children develop physical skills through movement and improves problem-solving as they search and sort items. It supports early maths through counting and categorising, while enhancing language skills as they learn new words. It’s a fun, engaging way to support multiple areas of early learning.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
A harvest treasure hunt activity can help children develop physical skills through movement and improves problem-solving as they search and sort items. It supports early maths through counting and categorising, while enhancing language skills as they learn new words. It’s a fun, engaging way to support multiple areas of early learning.
Read more
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.
Read more
Explore flight and cause and effect with our hands-on kite making activity. Children design and assemble their own kites, then take them outdoors to run, fly, and watch them soar and dance in the wind.
Read more
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.
Read more