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Updated: Aug 13, 2020 It is an unsettling and unprecedented time that 2020 has brought us. Not just for the early years community but all over the world. Parents have taken on the role of supporting home schooling and working at home as they set up home offices or take some time off. ...

Since the last Mental Health Awareness week, we have had a global pandemic that lasted for longer than any of us could have ever imagined. With mindfulness as part of my business, and being very attuned to my own mental health, I was surprised at how much the whole chaos of the world affected my [&h...

Updated: Aug 13, 2020 Due to Covid-19, some aspects of the law on education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments and plans have had temporary amendments  ‘to give local authorities, health commissioning bodies, education settings and other bodies who contribute to these processes mor...

A day in the life of a nursery manager...

Updated: Aug 13, 2020 This year’s National Conversation Week is all about talking finances, a subject many people find hard to discuss. The Early Years sector is renowned for its low status and low pay, with many outstanding practitioners leaving their settings for better paid jobs in other s...

Updated: Aug 13, 2020 In our leadership challenge this week, we mentioned the importance of having a business coach, someone who understands the sector that you can call on for advice and support. We often hear of established business men and women having coaches who guide them through, but suc...

Updated: Aug 13, 2020 A quick reminder…..On Friday 20th March 2020 schools in the UK closed to most pupils. ‘Vulnerable children’ and children of key workers that could not be safely cared for at home were able to continue attending school and childcare. Just a few days later, on 23rd Mar...

Updated: Aug 13, 2020 We all know that the The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children aged 0 to 5 learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It is pretty much early years golden book ...