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Social and Emotional Development
‘It is vital that when educating our children’s brains, we do not neglect to educate their hearts.’(Dalai Lama)...
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Cognitive Development
Cognitive development is a term used to describe incremental changes which occur as a child’s thinking and understanding...
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10 Outdoor Craft Ideas for Nursery Children
When you’re looking for outdoor craft ideas, all sorts of opportunities open up. Not only is there more...
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Why Do Well-Being and Relaxation Go Hand in Hand?
Many current teaching methods emphasise the importance of well-being and relaxation for the maturation of the brain, enabling...
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Reflect, Develop, Improve – Sue Cowley Talks Setting Self-Evaluation
The key to improvement for any early years setting lies in reflective practice. The more that you and...
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All You Need to Know About Being a Foster Parent
There are lots of myths and confusions that circulate about being a foster parent. Age, marital status and...
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Why Bother? Early Years Assessment in Practice
Seen by many as a chore, early years assessment is at its least attractive when it is regarded...
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Nursery Outings: A Beginner’s Guide to Organising Trips
The prospect of planning nursery outings can seem daunting – even if it’s just a quick visit to...
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The Benefits of Free Play May Not Be What You Think
The importance of play to children’s learning, development and physical activity levels is regularly cited as a reason...
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Early Years Observation in the Spotlight
In any typical early years setting, childcare professionals will be making informal observations most of the time. Except...
Further Reading
- The Importance of Stage Based Play
- 8 Budget Friendly Outdoor Activities
- Returning to School After Coronavirus Lockdown
- Early Years Science Activities
- Playworker Role in Play
- Lev Vygotsky
- Simple Classroom Guitar Songs
- Group Learning in Early Years
- Learning through Playing
- Playworker Role in Outdoor Play & Learning
- Activities for Children with Autism
- How to Teach Children with Autism
- The Effect of a Sensory Impairment
- Emotional Development in Children
- Encourage Child Independence
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