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History of Kindergarten

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 ...

Art projects for out of school time

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 ...

Department for Education funding for Early Language Development in England

Department for Education to Invest Ā£6.5m for Early Language Development in England

A Ā£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 s...

History of Montessori Education in the UK

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 ou...

Tips for encouraging curiosity in children

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. S...

OFCMA: New Body for Childminder Agencies Launches in England

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 Educationā€™s strategic partnership with early years providers r...

Business Plan for Out of School Programs

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 ...

Online Safety for Early Years Settings

The Dos and Donā€™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-...

Easter Egg Unicorns

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 These in...