Learning and Development

 How settings can use technology to help children learn new skills Many childcare providers have over the years invested in digital technology. People's perception of using digital technology within early years has also changed over the years. Children are now more so than ever exposed to digital technology, they are brought up in a society … [Read more...] about Using technology to aid children’s development

8 ways to support parents and create solid partnerships Parent partnerships are fundamental in supporting children and building a solid foundation for development. It is important that children are able to observe a good relationship between their parents and their key person, impacting on the way in which they build relationships with others. … [Read more...] about 8 ways to create strong parent partnerships

Developing language through physical development Physical development in children refers to the ability to move their bodies in a range of ways. This includes moving around the environment and also the way in which they use fine and gross motor skills. Children also learn about looking after themselves and the effect had on their … [Read more...] about 6 great ways to develop language through physical development

Activities to develop exploration and investigation skills Children are the masters of exploration and investigation, showing a curiosity about their environment. These skills are an important factor in learning about themselves and the world in which they live. Areas and objects can spark a child's curiosity and allow them to use a range of … [Read more...] about 10 fun activities to develop exploration and investigation skills

Why is parallel play so vital in speech development?   Speech development is very important and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including play. Young children are very ego centric and tend to engage in solitary and parallel play before interacting and playing with other children. This is an important part of developing … [Read more...] about The Importance of parallel play on speech development

The outdoor environment is a great opportunity to extend and support language development The outside environment is a great way to develop and encourage language development. Exploring the world around them allows children to learn and practise using a wide vocabulary and develops a range of communication and language skills. Research has shown … [Read more...] about 10 activities to support language development outside

Are you looking for some great sensory play activities that involve children using their senses? From the minute, a baby is born they begin using all their senses to explore their local surroundings. It is important that adults understand the importance of sensory play as this can have a huge impact on children's brain development. The more … [Read more...] about 15 sensory play activities for children

Children's language development Children's language development is partly innate, meaning it is inbuilt in nature for children to acquire language; however the environment and the interactions children have at an early age heavily impact on language development. The first 12 months of a babies life, they will develop many of the foundations … [Read more...] about Children’s Language Development from 6 months to 8 years

Home learning is an important factor on a child's learning and development, how can parents and settings work together to support this?   Parents are the primary teacher in a child's life, influencing their thoughts, feelings and experiences in the world. If parents support and encourage their child's learning at home and at nursery, … [Read more...] about The importance of home learning

5 easy ways to enhance your book area   A Book area is a great way for children to access early reading skills and promote literacy development. Books encourage language development and can extend a child’s vocabulary skills offering them the opportunity to experience new words and put them into context. Early reading also offers … [Read more...] about 5 easy ways to enhance your book area