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Wet Wipes Ban: Impact on Early Years
Wet Wipes BanA new ban on selling wet wipes made from plastic will be signed into law in England from May 2027. According to the Government, wet wipes containing plastic are a growing source of pollution, with a recent study showing that an average of 20 wet wipes are...
Preparing for the Mandatory Reporting Duty 2026: What You Need to Know
The mandatory reporting duty in the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 introduces a major change to safeguarding law. This duty requires professionals who work with children to report known or suspected child sexual abuse. Early years practitioners and tutors need a clear...
December Healthy Lifestyles Challenge
Command Verbs: What They Mean and How to Answer Them
Command VerbsCommand verbs refer to words that give an instruction or direction to do something. As a learner, you will come across command words during exams and assessments. They usually appear at the beginning of a sentence and help the learner understand exactly...
Fresh Career Pathways: Life after the Early Years Educator
Finishing your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship is a huge achievement. You have built strong foundations in child development, safeguarding, communication and early education. But once you reach the end of your programme, you may find yourself wondering:...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health this Christmas
Taking Care of Your Mental Health this ChristmasChristmas can be a joyful and festive time, but it can also bring stress, pressure, and emotional challenges. It's important to prioritise your mental health during the Christmas season. Here are some tips on how to look...
Staying Safe Online Over Christmas
Staying Safe Online Over ChristmasThe Christmas season has arrived, bringing a surge of online shopping deals. With events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, more people are turning to online shopping as an easy way to snag the best bargains before the holiday....
Talking About Emotions With Children
Talking about emotions with children helps them learn that their emotional wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. Children deal with a range of emotions such as jealousy, anger and sadness. Building an environment where emotions are discussed, helps...
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life Strategy: Summary
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life StrategyThe Government strategy ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’ sets out the government’s vision to make real change happen for children and families. The aim of the £1.5bn strategy is to support all children,...