Shardi Vaziri

Discover how to make Christmas in the Early Years joyful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate without the overwhelm. Celebrate creativity, protect routines, and keep children at the heart of the festive season.

Building independence in young children is one of the most powerful things we can do as early years practitioners. Independence doesn't ‘happen’ overnight. It’s a skill we nurture carefully through the experiences we provide and the behaviours we model every day.

The importance of staff to child ratios in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) cannot be overstated. Ratios play a crucial role in ensuring that children receive the attention, care, and learning opportunities they deserve.

Imagine a classroom without walls, where the learning environment is as dynamic and diverse as the world outside. This vision isn’t just a daydream - it’s the essence of outdoor learning.

Wellbeing is such a hot topic at the moment, and rightly so! Find out how it can be supported effectively and meaningfully.