Early years video library

Exploring the world around us is a critical part of early learning and understanding how seasons change is a fascinating way to discover the wonderful variety of foods on offer. However, over half of the UK’s Halloween pumpkins meet their fate as food waste… so we’re on a mission in this latest epsiode to offer creative ways to use pumpkins in our play sustainably.

The attainment gap refers to the stark difference in academic attainment between children from a background to be of ‘dis’advantage, and their peers. The educational inequalities experienced by children from ‘dis’advantaged backgrounds has long been an issue within early education and care, only intensified through the COVID-19 pandemic. But, with little evidence of progress, what steps can we take within the setting to ensure every child has the best start?

Brr! It’s getting chillier and the nights are drawing in. Icy rain becomes more frequent and our opportunities for playing outside and exploring the environment seem to become more challenging, particularly when it comes to the youngest children in our care. This episode explores a positive spin on embracing the changing weather and thinking about new, safe and engaging ways to give children a positive experience of outdoors areas during the winter months.

Join us for a transformative winter wellness episode, where we will explore practical tips to nourish yourself during the winter months, including breathwork, yoga, mindfulness and more.

With 8 in 10 nurseries reporting concerns with staff recruitment, and over half of professionals in early education and care reporting they are considering leaving in the next year, temporary staff are becoming an even greater asset to the daily functions of settings across the sector.