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Welcome to the ÎÞÂëÌìÌà blog, where you’ll find expert advice, best practice tips and ideas, thoughtful opinion pieces and successful case studies. For everyone who is passionate about the importance of Early Years.

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Ten things to consider when planning an outdoor play area

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Jul 4, 2018
Category: 
Best practice, Sponsored

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This is a sponsored guest blog from our friends atÌý, sharing their top tips when planning a new or updated outside...Read more

Shortlisted and specially commended nominees at the 2018 ÎÞÂëÌìÌà Outstanding Member Awards

Inspirational early years practitioners - the ÎÞÂëÌìÌà Outstanding Member Awards Special Commendations 2018

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Jun 29, 2018
Category: 
Events, Best practice

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In 2018 we launchedÌýthe ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ's Outstanding Member Awards. The response wasÌýoverwhelming and attracted an incredible calibre of nominations.ÌýAs a result, the judging panel felt it necessary to create a new Special...Read more

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How to be sun safe

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Jun 26, 2018
Category: 
Under 5, Best practice

Sunny weather is great for getting children outdoors, but it’s important to keep children safe from sunburn. Here’s how you can keep everyone protected, while still having fun.Read more

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Make a Splash in the Early Years - 5 easy water play ideas

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Jun 26, 2018
Category: 
Best practice

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Summer is here and the weather's hotting up, so now is the perfect time to share some tips and inspiration for making the most of water play in your setting during the lovely warmer weather. In this guest post,Ìý...Read more

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Myth vs fact: Data protection

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Jun 13, 2018
Category: 
Best practice, Policy, Under 5

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Rebecca Reilly-Cooper, senior policy officer at the Information Commissioner’s Office, clears up some common data protection myths in this piece, which originally featured in the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ's membership magazine...Read more

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