A change in behaviour tells us something, but it doesn’t always explain why. Explore how careful observation, conversations with families and professional curiosity can help us understand what is affecting a child before deciding how to respond.
Every child can experience a barrier to learning, including temporary difficulties caused by everyday changes. This opening article in our new series explores how practitioners can recognise individual barriers, question assumptions and adapt support to what a child needs today.
A busy nursery day can leave little time for children to try, think and work things out. Explore how a small pause can support independence, richer conversations and calmer routines—and how leaders can make that time possible.
Last week, I introduced The Power of the Pause and asked a simple question: where is the learning hiding?
Walk into almost any early years setting and you will see learning taking place.
Success in early years is not achieved by sprinting towards the next initiative.
Walk into almost any nursery and ask a practitioner to tell you about one of their key children.
Most nursery leaders recognise the importance of healthy eating.
When practitioners think about safer eating, many immediately picture lunchtime.
With Ofsted placing an increased focus on children’s welfare and well-being, now is the time for early years leaders, managers and practitioners
