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Welcome to the Â黨ӰÊÓblog, 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.

Dad reads to baby

No time for a story?

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Mar 29, 2018
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Best practice, Professional development

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Mary Medlicott is a professional storyteller, storytelling trainer and...Read more

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Happy staff, happy setting

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Mar 29, 2018
Category: 
Under 5, Best practice, Professional development, Events

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Sonia Mainstone-Cotton, early years nurture and wellbeing...Read more

making bear masks for World Book Day

Celebrating the wonderful world of books!

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Mar 22, 2018
Category: 
Case studies, Events, Best practice, Volunteering

Here's our round up of World Book Day celebrations, including some of the fantastic creative activities Â黨ӰÊÓmember settings enjoyed on the day.Read more

Two young children enjoy looking at themselves in large outdoor mirror

How Outdoor Play Can Be Beneficial for Children with Special Educational Needs

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Mar 12, 2018
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Best practice

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Emma Homan is an Educational Copywriter for , who specialise in creating outdoor learning environments for schools and children with special educational needs. In this...Read more

young man colours in crayons with young children

Case study - a day in the life of an Ofsted inspector

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Feb 21, 2018
Category: 
Case studies, Best practice, Under 5

Jude Sanders, early years regulatory inspector at Ofsted, takes us through an average day in the life of an early years inspector.Read more

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