Bridging the gap: the importance of play The importance of play in early childhood is evident when you consider how to bridge the gap between EYFS and Primary school. The ‘gap’ is reference to early years learners that have struggled to grasp key skills...
Bridging the gap: early years maths Early years maths activities do not need to be boring. Play is the way that children explore and learn about the world around them – so use play. It gives them chance to learn from mistakes and experiences, investigate and...
Outdoor role play: benefits and ideas Outdoor role play, and role play in early years settings in general are crucial for igniting a child’s imagination and developing life skills. Children love role play, and it often gives them skills which help them in everyday...
Maths Mastery in early years We all know that maths mastery is a vital part of the early years curriculum and should hold an everyday presence in our settings. This can be a daunting thought for many practitioners, who worry about how to incorporate mathematical...
Social distancing and infection control in your nursery Staying safe and controlling infection is every nursery’s top priority right now. We’ve been working hard to ensure you have the facilities to meet the DfE requirements and standards. With many Nurseries staying...
