Monthly Archives: April 2019
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April 29, 2019
Kindergarten: The Story Behind
To many, kindergarten is an American version of a preschool or nursery, but with a strange German name. Did you know kindergarten has its origins in Germany and was...
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April 25, 2019
Creative Art Projects for Out-of-School Time
Scraping your well of inspiration for activity ideas? Here is a roundup of some inspiring art projects to kindle your imagination and add a sprinkling of excitement...
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April 23, 2019
Department for Education to Invest £6.5m for Early Language Development in England
A £6.5m investment funding from the Department for Education is set to help disadvantaged children under the age of five with their early speech and communication ...
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April 18, 2019
The History of Montessori Education in the UK
About a century ago, an Italian woman came up with the idea that sought to allow children to give expression to their creativity in the classroom. This idea arose o...
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April 15, 2019
The Importance of Encouraging Curiosity in Children
From clever quips and brilliant observations to a barrage of questions that catch you off guard, curiosity in children can come dressed in many fascinating guises. ...
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April 11, 2019
OFCMA: New Body for Childminder Agencies Launches in England
A new association for childminder agencies takes shape in England as the future of the Department of Education’s strategic partnership with early years providers ...
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April 08, 2019
How to Write a Business Plan for Out of School Programs
You have a business idea to start an out-of-school program. Now, do you need to write a business plan if you are planning to start small and not thinking of seeking...
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April 04, 2019
The Dos and Don’ts of Online Safety for Early Years
According to Ofcom's recent survey on Children's Media Use and Attitude (2018), 52% of 3-4-year-olds use the internet for an average of 9 hours every week and 45% 3...
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April 01, 2019
10 Cute Easter Craft Ideas for After School Clubs
With Easter just around the corner, here is a roundup of some super cute Easter craft and activity ideas the kids are sure to love.
1. Easter Egg Unicorns
Thes...
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