New Blogs

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.