Enabling Environment

Why having a mud kitchen can benefit children's development Many childcare settings are either purchasing a mud kitchen or making one themselves. There is no right or wrong way to make a mud kitchen as there are endless ways to create one. A mud kitchen can be as big or as small as you want it to be. Some childcare settings create a … [Read more...] about Creating a mud kitchen for your outdoor area

How can practitioners manage children's dietary requirements? With communities become more diverse and allergies on the rise, it is important that practitioners are aware of all children’s dietary requirements. Managing this can be difficult especially in a large childcare settings especially with children who are not aware themselves of their … [Read more...] about How to manage children’s dietary requirements in childcare settings

Incorporating mark making outside using a wooden shed Have you got a wooden shed that you could turn into a mark making shed? This would create a fantastic area outside, encouraging children to develop their mark making skills. This idea has been seen in many settings outdoor areas, and children thoroughly enjoy accessing it, deciding on what … [Read more...] about Creating a mark making shed outside

How to make an interactive fairy garden Children will thoroughly enjoy spending a considerable amount of time exploring a fairy garden; These magical interactive play areas are fantastic for helping developing children imagination skills. Children can be easily absorbed in their magical adventures, learning news skills as … [Read more...] about Making a fairy garden

Parent separation can be difficult for all those involved, especially the child. How can the setting support both the child and their family through this transition?   The separation of a child's parents can be difficult for children in Early Years and it is important that practitioners support the child and the family through this. … [Read more...] about Dealing with parent separation

15 ways to enhance your outdoor provision As it is an Ofsted requirement that children have access to outdoor play, it is highly important that the outdoor provision provides just as much learning as the indoors if not more. All children enjoy playing outside and exploring their surroundings. Through carefully planning and using resources … [Read more...] about Enhancing your outdoor provision

Ways to create a cultural diversity learning environment The learning environment is fundamental in the development of all children. It helps to shape their experience and build on their knowledge of the world around them. Creating a cultural diversity environment is important in meeting the needs of all children within the setting. Children … [Read more...] about The importance of a cultural diversity environment

 Ten open-ended resources for toddlers to explore It can be very easy to forget about using open-ended resources within the environment. Open-ended resources are ideal for young children as they are can explore the materials, developing their creativity and imaginations skills. As there is no right or wrong way of using open ended resources, … [Read more...] about Using open ended resources with Toddlers

How can wooden pallets be added to your setting to create a stimulating environment? Wooden pallets are a cheap and easy resource to pick up. They can usually be sourced from builders yards or a recycling centre. There are many uses for old wooden pallets, helping to create a stimulating learning environment using natural materials. Pallets can … [Read more...] about 10 ways to reuse wooden pallets in your setting

8 fun ways to make the most out of old tyres Tyres are a great resource that can be recycled and reused to create many different things. They can be picked up cheaply at recycling centres or car scrap dealers. They can then be refreshed and updated to create some great resources!   Here are 8 fun ways to recycle old tyres Tyre … [Read more...] about 8 Fun ways to recycle old tyres