Tag: early years sector
The Expanding Free Childcare Scheme – Everything You Need To Know!
The UK government has recently introduced a new ‘free childcare’ scheme aimed at supporting working parents/carers and providing children with quality early education....
The Power Of Creative Play: Balancing Child-Led And Guided Approaches
Are you putting a specific ‘child-led pedagogy’ before the children’s needs? How do you bridge the gap between the children’s needs creative play,...
Music Ideas For 6-12 Months: The Best Songs For Your Baby’s Growth
This month we are developing our series on using songs for specific age groups. This article introduces suitable songs for babies aged 6–12...
Sensory Development: Enhancing Engagement Through Touch
I am a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist. In my work at The Sensory Projects, I explore how inexpensive resources can be used...
The Secret To Effective Parental Engagement In Early Years
It’s commonly understood that working in a respectful partnership with parents and carers is important. But did you know that effective parental engagement...
Building Healthy Eating Habits In Children From The Start
It’s well known that supermarkets use bright colours, catchy phrases, value-for-money offers and misleading descriptions to make unhealthy foods tempting, making it easy...