Personal Development
Think outside the box of the Early Years Curriculum and discover your own personal development opportunities. Click on the category links for specific articles, or view all PD blogs below.
Active Citizenship
Active Lifestyles
Careers Advice
Confidence and Resilience
Development of Character
Healthy Relationships
Mental Wellbeing
Physical Health
Promoting Inclusivity
Safeguarding & FBV
All Personal Development Blogs
Never Too Old For An Apprenticeship
Can you do an apprenticeship at any age? Yes! The definition of an apprenticeship is a paid job which offers hands-on work experience alongside off-the-job training. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will hopefully have gained the skills and knowledge needed to...
August Healthy Lifestyles Challenge
Online Dating: Smart Ways for Staying Safe when you Meet Someone New
Meeting new people online has become completely normal. Many people make genuine friendships or even meet long-term partners through dating apps and social media. But it's important to remember that not everyone online is who they claim to be. Taking a few simple...
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...
Phone Addiction and Mental Health
Phone Addiction and Mental HealthOur mobile phones are a huge part of our everyday lives. Approximately 5.7 billion people worldwide own a smartphone, which represents about 70% of the global population. Problematic smartphone use and poor mental health are closely...
Discover the Truth About Ghosting, Breadcrumbing and Orbiting
Dating has changed a lot over the last decade. Thanks to social media, messaging apps and dating platforms, meeting new people has never been easier. But with new ways of connecting have come new ways of... well, confusing each other! Even more confusing are new terms...
July Healthy Lifestyles Challenge
Enabling Environments in Early Years
What is an Enabling Environment?In Early Years, an enabling environment refers to providing a rich and engaging environment that supports and encourages the learning and development of children. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) places emphasis on the role of...
June Healthy Lifestyles Challenge
Managing Stress in Early Years – Free Webinar
Managing Stress in Early Years - Free WebinarWorking in early years is hugely rewarding, but the daily pressures of ratios, inspections, staffing, and supporting families can take their toll. That’s why supporting staff wellbeing is so important. We have hosted a FREE...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from the 11th to the 17th May and is an annual event that aims to raise awareness and educate the public on mental health. The campaign is organised by the Mental Health Found Foundation and...
