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Empowering families to support children’s learning at home

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Richard Knight, early years development manager at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, shares ideas for inspiring families and support children's learning at homeRead more

Hearing the voice of the child

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Julie Pearson early years development manager at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, shares how you can ensure that the voice of the child is heard in your setting

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How can we support children’s resilience?

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Tracey Hobbs, early years development manager at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, explains why resilience is so important and how early years educators can help children develop this vital skillRead more

Supporting children with English as an Additional Language at your setting

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Sharon Bond, lead early help advisor and Louise Campbell White, early help advisor, at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, explain how you can support children with EALRead more

How to talk to children about war

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With many families concerned by the current news cycle, Val Pope, business manager at the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, explains how we can talk about the situation in a sensitive wayRead more

EAL: Why the home language matters

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Settings should be welcoming to every child and parent to show that they are valued and part of the community.Read more

Sowing the seed of sustainability in early years

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When you mention the word sustainability to an early years professsional often their first thoughts are financial – budgets, cash flow, forecasts! However in terms of children's education and learning, sustainability refers to our relationship with our environment and how we can meet our needs today without compromising the needs of future generations.Read more

Exploring schemas

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As educators we support and value the unique child in our settings, but do we really understand what their play is telling us? Read more

Coronavirus rules for families over the holiday

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A reminder for early years providers ahead of the festive breakRead more

Celebrating the festive season during COVID-19

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Ideas for celebrating Christmas in your early years setting during the coronavirus lockdown periodRead more

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