Early Years Blog
Welcome to our Early Years Blog, where we explore best practices, share invaluable tips, and provide updates on all things related to Early Years.
Keeping Children Safe In Education 2026: September Updates — What You Need to Know
Preparing for the September 2026 Safeguarding Updates The start of a new education year is always a useful point to review safeguarding practice. For 2026, that review is particularly important as the latest edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) comes...
How Sustainability Links to ‘Understanding the World’ in Early Years
How Sustainability Links to ‘Understanding the World’ in Early YearsSustainability is an important part of helping young children understand the world around them. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the area of learning ‘Understanding the World’ encourages...
Brand New! EYFS Updates, September 2026
EYFS 2026 UpdatesThe Department of Education (DfE) has published updated versions of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework, due to come into effect in September 2026. You must be aware of these updates and follow the changes to meet their...
Promoting Equality and Diversity in Early Years
Promoting Equality and Diversity in Early YearsPromoting an inclusive environment is a vital aspect of early years education. Every child has the right to feel a sense of belonging and early years settings should provide a safe and welcoming environment for all...
Simple Ways Early Years Settings Can Reduce Overconsumption
Simple Ways Early Years Settings Can Reduce OverconsumptionCreating a more sustainable setting doesn't have to mean making huge changes overnight. In fact, some of the most effective ways to reduce overconsumption come from small, everyday choices. By thinking...
Approaches in Nurseries
Approaches in NurseriesSome 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...
Children’s Rights Explained
In the UK, there are laws that keep children safe and protect their rights. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that children’s voices are heard, protect their safety and provide them with access to opportunities. Children’s rights must be considered and...
Ratios in Early Years
Ratios in Early YearsWhat 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 how...
Healthy and Active Lifestyles in Early Years
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....
Promoting Sustainability in Early Years Through Composting Sawdust Toilets
Sawdust compost toilets (often called “humanure” toilets or dry composting toilets) use a carbon-rich cover material like sawdust after each use. They’re popular in off-grid homes, cabins, eco-builds, tiny houses, and emergency setups because they avoid conventional...
Real Food for Play in Early Years: A Sustainability Debate
Real Food for Play in Early Years: A Sustainability DebateUsing real food in play can be a rich part of Early Years practice. Children may explore texture, smell, colour, shape and change through cooking, tasting, sensory investigation and imaginative play. These...
Outdoor Play and Learning in Early Years
Outdoor Play and Learning in Early YearsAs 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...