Early years blog

Effective teaching in early years

Find out what makes effective teaching in early years from enabling environments to supporting children to think critically.

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Top tips: Developing gross motor skills outside

Supporting young children’s gross motor development is a vital part of early years practice, and the outdoor environment offers the perfect space for movement, exploration, and physical challenge. These tips are designed to help you lead, inspire and equip your teams to confidently provide opportunities for children to develop these skills.

Early years activity: Big brush outdoor art

This activity invites children to explore painting in a playful and physical way. Using a variety of tools and coloured paints, children can experiment with different movements and techniques, as they dip, swipe, stamp, and splatter, to build coordination, strengthen muscles and express themselves creatively.

Contemplating the sale of your nursery business? Here’s what you need to consider.

Owning and operating a day nursery business can be incredibly rewarding. Equally, though, there are times when it can be challenging, and you may wish to sell. In this article, Courteney Donaldson, Managing Director – Childcare & Education at Christie & Co, shares a list of top things for you to consider when planning an exit strategy.

What makes me laugh? – Fun early years activity

Laughter helps children bond, express emotions, and build confidence. This activity encourages giggles through silly faces and playful games. So, have fun and discover what makes the children (and you) laugh!

Supporting staff well-being in early years settings

Educating and caring for young children is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. However, it can also be challenging and tiring for practitioners in the sector. In the same way we show care and kindness to the children in our setting, we can take care of our staff and support their overall well-being in the workplace. See our top tips for taking care of the team.

Defining your nursery’s unique selling point – marketing your nursery – part 2

In this series of blogs, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) provides top tips on developing and implementing a marketing strategy for your nursery. The articles address each important aspect of promoting your nursery. We also provide links to where you can find further training and information.

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.

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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.

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