Interacting, Not Interrupting
Interactions with young children are profoundly important for supporting and extending their learning. They are so much a part of the daily experience of...
Making the Most of Circle Time Learning
An effective and supportive Circle Time can be a very exciting, democratic and creative approach used to support teachers to promote positive ways of...
Promoting Physical Literacy
Physical literacy is defined as the motivation, physical competence and a competence to develop a fundamental movement foundation for lifelong participation in physical activity....
Maths Through Story
Children learn best when their learning is linked and stories are a great way to develop understanding in all areas of the curriculum. Through...
Supporting Positive Behaviour in the Early Years
When working with young children, it is likely that difficult behaviour is one of the most challenging issues that you face in your classroom....
Promoting Sustained Shared Thinking Skills
Sustained shared thinking refers to the concept of two or more individuals coming together in an intellectual way to solve a problem, clarify a...
Classroom Management: Ways to make your classroom run more smoothly
Effective classroom management provides a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment and allows children to become independent learners. It allows them to feel safe and...
Making Your Classroom a Happier Place
Working with young children is joy and pleasure but it is also hard work! The early years curriculum allows and encourages us to provide...
Advanced Safeguarding (Child Protection)
If you work frequently with children and their families then it is essential that you have up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures. This advanced...
Making Your Classroom a Happier Place
Working with young children is joy and pleasure but it is also hard work! The early years curriculum allows and encourages us to provide...
The Art of the Differentiated Curriculum
While children are aware how their interests, talents, abilities, language and homes make them different from each other in the class, their teacher often...
Working with Parents to Promote Reading
Instilling in young children a joy of reading is a great gift and one that will support all their later learning. Reading for pleasure...
Getting qualified in Makaton Level 2
This course will explore the different ways in which you can support and include children with additional needs in the early years environment. We...
Getting qualified in Makaton Level 1
This course will explore the different ways in which you can support and include children with additional needs in the early years environment. We...
Developing Children’s Numeracy Skills
This course will explore the different ways in which you can support and include children with additional needs in the early years environment. We...
Phonics in the Early Years Part 2
This course will explore the different ways in which you can support and include children with additional needs in the early years environment. We...
Let’s Explore Learning Outdoors
This CPD is practical and will help provide ideas and activities for practitioners to explore, adapt and take back to their nurseries.
Let’s Explore Yoga in the Early Years
Yoga can be enjoyed by children of all ages. The key to successfully introducing yoga to children is the way in which it is...