Why celebrating this year's food festival is a must! The National Children’s Food Festival is an annual event which happens in Autumn every year. For the past few years, hundreds of early years settings and childminders have been signing up for the children and the setting to participate in the weeks events. Each year the National Children’s … [Read more...] about Will your childcare setting be joining in the National Children’s Food Festival?
Enabling Environment
How early years settings can promote Mutual Respect and Tolerance
Part 2 – British Values – Promoting mutual respect and tolerance British Values are so incredibly important to building a better society where children and adults are respectful of those around them. British Values are all about teaching children how modern society operates in Britain today. There are four parts to the British Values that … [Read more...] about How early years settings can promote Mutual Respect and Tolerance
How to promote Democracy within your childcare setting
Top ways to promote democracy British Values in the early years are still a fairly new concept however they are highly important in creating an outstanding environment where children can grow up to be a respectful member of society. British values are made of four separate concepts – Democracy, Mutual Respect, and tolerance, Rule of Law and … [Read more...] about How to promote Democracy within your childcare setting
6 ways to bring mud play inside
How can mud play be accessed indoors? Mud play is often associated with the outside environment; however this may not always be accessible. Mud play can be brought inside to ensure children are still able to benefit from the experience. Here are 6 easy ways to offer mud play inside. Dinosaur world Tuff spots are a great way to offer mud play … [Read more...] about 6 ways to bring mud play inside
Why is den building important for children’s development?
How can den building activities support children's development? On the 17th of June 2016, children across the country took part in a den building day to raise money for charity. Save the Children held the campaign to raise awareness for children around the world who lack vital resources such as water and shelter. This also gave children the … [Read more...] about Why is den building important for children’s development?
Developing a smooth transition into school
Creating a smooth transition to school Transitions can be difficult for many children and it is important to be aware that some are more vulnerable compared to others. Creating a smooth transition into school is vital to ensuring the child gets the best possible start in their new setting. There are many people involved in the transition … [Read more...] about Developing a smooth transition into school
Maximising your Early Years environment
Top tips in making the most out of your Early Years environment The Early Years environment supports children in learning about the world and exploring their surroundings to build on their knowledge and experiences. It is important that the environment meets the individual needs of all children and offers opportunities for engagement, … [Read more...] about Maximising your Early Years environment
Using your outdoor provision to the maximum
Creating a successful forest schools philosophy within your outdoor provision The evidence to support the importance of play outside is overwhelming and because of this Ofsted is placing more and more emphasis on the outdoor provision. With childcare settings growing and becoming larger and more popular, settings are finding they have less … [Read more...] about Using your outdoor provision to the maximum
Accessing outdoor play no matter the weather
Why children should access outdoor play regardless of the weather A topic which is always highly debated and can cause confrontation is that of spending time outside regardless of the weather. Some say yes absolutely, others will say children will become poorly from being out in the cold and the rain; others say it depends on the age of the … [Read more...] about Accessing outdoor play no matter the weather
Creating a vegetable garden
Creating a vegetable garden will help children understand where food comes from Helping teach children where food comes from can be as easy as creating a vegetable garden. By doing this it will allow children to get hands on experience and learn exactly how the food they eat is grown. Growing vegetables in a childcare setting can open up … [Read more...] about Creating a vegetable garden