2026/27 Events Calendar Make planning simple and inspiring with our poster, created especially for schools, nurseries, and early years settings. This resource gives a clear overview of the academic year at a glance, making it easy to highlight key dates, seasonal...

Approaches in Nurseries Some nurseries and pre-schools offer a particular educational approach which use certain learning environments, play equipment, teaching strategies, and activities. In this article, we will be discussing some of the key educational approaches....

Ratios in Early Years What are ratios? In early years, ratios refer to the required number of responsible adults to children. The ratios for early years settings are set out under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The EYFS sets out clear guidance on...

Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle in early years is crucial for growth and development. Research has shown that if physical activity is incorporated in to a child’s life from early on, they are more likely to be physically active throughout their adult life....

Outdoor Play and Learning in Early Years As summer is fast approaching, you may be spending more time outside with the children in your care. Playing outdoors has many positive impacts on a young child’s development and is the perfect way to incorporate exercise in to...

Supporting Children in the Transition from Nursery to School The move from nursery to primary school is an important milestone for children and can bring a mixture of excitement and anxiety for both children and their families. As children prepare for this new stage...

On the hunt for Easter activity ideas? Below are 3 exciting Easter activities to organise and carry out with the children in your Early Years setting. Easter Egg Hunt Basket An Easter egg hunt is an essential Easter activity. As well as being fun for the children, it...

Mobile Phone Procedures in Early Years Settings In today’s world, mobile phones are everywhere, but in early years settings, their use needs careful management. Smart phones are invaluable for communication, but they can also pose risks if not handled correctly....

Non-Mobile Baby Bruise Protocol Non-mobile babies refer to babies who cannot walk, crawl, roll, or cruise yet. This includes all babies under the age of six months and children who are immobile due to disability or illness. As a result, any bruising or unexplained...

Exploring Creativity with Transient Art I recently attended a fantastic course on ‘Transient Art’ for early years, which is all about creating temporary, ever-changing artwork using natural or everyday materials like leaves, stones and fabric. The focus is on the...