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Safer Sleep in Early Years – Updated Guidance April 2026
Safer Sleep in Early Years – Updated Guidance April 2026On the 20th of April 2026, the Department for Education, in collaboration with the Lullaby Trust, published updated safe sleep guidance. The updated guidance applies to all early years settings and plans to be...
March Healthy Lifestyles Challenge
Use of Technology in Early Years
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From our smartphones and smartwatches to interactive whiteboards and tablets, children are exposed to screens and devices from an early age. But how does it fit into early years education?Safeguarding and...
Social Media, Bodies, and Self-Esteem: Separating Reality from Online Myths
Social media is part of everyday life for many young people. It can be a fun way to connect with friends, learn new things, and share creativity. But it can also affect how we see ourselves, especially when it comes to our bodies and self-esteem. Understanding social...
Understanding the impact of Child to Parent and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse
Introduction Child to Parent Violence and Abuse, often referred to as CPVA, and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse, APVA, remain among the least understood and most hidden forms of domestic abuse in the UK. While public narratives around domestic abuse...
Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026Safer Internet Day takes place on the 10th February 2026 and is an international event dedicated to promoting the safe and responsible use of the internet. This day aims to educate, raise awareness and make the internet a safer place for...
Tackling Loneliness this Christmas
Showcase Magazine: Winter 2026
Showcase Newsletter – November 2025
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
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....