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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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The language of Mathematics (part one)

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Sep 27, 2017
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Best practice

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Steven White is theÌýNursery Manager at and an education consultant in Outdoor education, with 13 years of experience in childcare and early years...Read more

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To Study or Not to Study?

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Sep 22, 2017
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Opinion, Professional development, Long read

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Jessica Gosling, founder of , has years of experience teaching in both the early years and primary schools, in the UK and...Read more

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Q&A - Tracy Brabin, shadow minister for the early years

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Sep 8, 2017
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Under 5, Q&A





Magazine Editor Rachel Lawler catches up with shadow minister for the early years and MP for Batley & Spen, Tracy Brabin.ÌýThis article...Read more

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Getting started with Tax-Free Childcare

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Aug 24, 2017
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Policy

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Paul Blakeley, childcare provider liaison for HMRC’s Tax-Free Childcare programme gives an update on this new government scheme and how parents and providers can benefit.

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Breaking the mould - challenging gender stereotypes

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Aug 16, 2017
Category: 
Best practice, Under 5

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Olivia Dickinson, campaigner for , explains how you can expand children’s play choices in your setting by challenging stereotypes.ÌýThis article originally...Read more

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