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Sometimes the barrier is found in the environment, routines or expectations around a child. This article explores how reviewing our provision and adult practice can make participation and learning more accessible.

Over the first two weeks of this series, we have started to broaden our thinking about barriers to learning.
In Week 1, we explored a fundamental principle: every child can experience a barrier to learning.

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.

Tidying offers opportunities for sorting, problem-solving, cooperation and responsibility. Before we clear the room, how can we involve children meaningfully and recognise when their play needs protecting so they can return to it?

Getting ready for the garden or moving between rooms involves more than reaching the next destination. Discover the opportunities for communication, decision-making and independence within the journeys children make throughout their day.

Washing hands, getting dressed and preparing to rest are personal moments in a child’s day. Taking time to involve children and respond sensitively can strengthen relationships, build confidence and make everyday care a valuable learning experience.

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

In recent years, there has been an increased focus within the Early Years sector on celebrating culture and promoting diversity.

Walking around early years settings, coaching leaders, and talking with practitioners, one question comes up time and again:

In a world that often celebrates speed—fast results, rapid progress, instant information

In the Early Years, where learning is rapid and every experience shapes a child’s development, effective

Starting a new early years setting requires establishing effective leadership, governance, and compliance.

One of the most powerful elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the emphasis….

Download Blog Power of Planning and Sharing a Vision with the Team in Early Years In early years education, where every moment shapes a child’s sense of belonging, curiosity, and capability, strong leadership is essential. But leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about cultivating a shared vision and supporting the team to bring that vision [...]

In the Early Years, it can be tempting to think that delivering a high-quality curriculum…

In an era where educational trends, new initiatives, and ever-changing expectations….

The Prime Areas of Learning are the foundation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Every child arrives in an early years setting with their own story, strengths, and challenges.

Starting a new early years setting requires establishing effective leadership, governance, and compliance.

Ensuring every child reaches their full potential is the cornerstone of a successful early years setting.

Every setting is unique, requiring tailored solutions to improve teaching practices, compliance,

Mergers and acquisitions require careful planning to maintain EYFS compliance.