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.
What is the role of a PANCo in Early Years?
What is the role of a PANCo in Early Years? The Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator (PANCo) is responsible for health and wellbeing, and championing the importance of healthy eating and physical activity. They promote and lead positive change to create an...
Early Years Planning Made Simple Pack
Simplify Your Early Years Planning Today Subscribe to Showcase Training to download our free 'Planning Made Simple Pack' and start saving time, reducing stress, and boosting engagement in your early years setting. Our 'Planning Made Simple Pack' contains a weekly...
A Q&A with a Level 3 Early Years Apprentice
What made you want to do an apprenticeship? “I was made redundant from my work and was at a loss as to what to do. I didn't want to keep going from job to job. I wanted to do something with my life. My sister said to me, 'Why don't you do an apprenticeship?' I didn't...
Safer Sleep Week – 10th-16th March 2025
Becoming an Effective EDI Champion
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Champions play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring that best practices are embedded within an organisation. Promoting EDI Within Your Setting Being an EDI Champion means actively embedding...
Broken Plate Report 2025
How to Promote British Values in Your Setting
Finding Your Leadership Style in Early Years Settings
We have all worked in environments where, for better or worse, the manager left a lasting impression. These experiences shape who we are today and influence how we go on to lead—whether as a room leader, deputy, or manager. The leadership styles we have encountered...
Where can my Early Years Qualification Take Me?
How can you strengthen your apprenticeship application?
Are you thinking about applying for an apprenticeship? Are you unsure of what the first step is? Embarking on the journey toward an apprenticeship can be exciting but sometimes overwhelming. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or already have a...
The Impact of Domestic Abuse and Harmful Sexual Practices on Children
How to Create an Effective Early Years Learning Environment
In an Early Years environment, it is important that the resources for children are accessible and offer opportunities for play and exploration. Additionally, they should be interesting and engaging, encouraging the children to develop skills such as problem-solving...