Yearly Archives: 2019

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May 23, 2019

How to get started with heuristic play

Now, now, now, before you conjure up the picture of some fancy pedagogic approach that will get you scrambling for funds, let’s give you a heads-up, it’s nowher...

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May 20, 2019

Ofsted’s education inspection framework 2019 to go live from september

Ofsted’s new education inspection framework and the accompanying handbooks will come into force from September 2019. The new framework is expected to bring down t...

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May 16, 2019

Forest kindergartens:  beyond logs, leaves and free play

When Friedrich Froebel first came up with the concept of kindergarten (children’s garden), what he envisioned was an enriching environment that offered unstructured...

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May 13, 2019

Things to remember when recruiting early years staff in the uk

One of the most important boxes to tick when starting a new childcare business is building the right team. As children are often unable to vocalise their feelings o...

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May 09, 2019

Leeds tackles preschool obesity with programme henry

Leeds becomes the first city in the UK to reverse its childhood obesity rate. Henry, a  council-led programme is being hailed as the key to the city’s success. ...

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May 07, 2019

How to support gifted preschoolers

It can be quite fascinating when you first realize you are dealing with a gifted child at your preschool. But after the initial surprise is over, comes the real cha...

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May 02, 2019

5 great websites for healthy kids recipes

Feeding a picky preschooler is no mean task. From the sight of (the boring!) green beans to the stray drop of sauce marring the beauty of their pristine plain spagh...

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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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