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5 Top tips for supporting smooth transitions in the Early Years

Blog
27 Apr 2023
Early Years adviser Jennie Ferguson gives us 5 top tips to embed processes to support smooth transitions into school environments.
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What do we mean by ‘progress’ and how can we reassure ourselves that pupils are making it?

Blog
12 Jan 2022
Ben Fuller explores the often asked questions of what we really mean by progress in learning and can it be ‘measured’?
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How to use the KS2 reasoning SATs papers to teach children problem-solving skills

Blog
23 Sep 2022
A step-by-step approach to teaching problem-solving exemplified through the 2022 KS2 SATs paper 2.
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Developing a ‘broad and balanced curriculum’ in the EYFS: inspiring children to understand the world they live in

Blog
28 Sep 2022
A year since the revised Early Years Foundations Stage statutory framework was applied, now is the perfect time to review and adapt your curriculum.
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Hold me close

Blog
10 Oct 2022
How using baby carriers in the baby room can benefit both child and practitioner.
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Is it ethical to use food in play?

Blog
17 Oct 2022
During the cost-of-living crisis is it appropriate for early years practitioners to be using food in play?
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How can we advantage the disadvantaged?

Blog
18 Oct 2022
Practical changes that can be made in primary maths classrooms to keep chipping away at the disadvantaged gap.
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Keeping animals in school

Blog
31 Oct 2022
Animals offer us unconditional acceptance; they are non-judgemental and endlessly forgiving of humans. Read more to examine how you could create an ‘animal friendly’ school.
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Bring language to life – be more aardvark

Blog
01 Nov 2022
Explore the link between active reading and developing children’s vocabulary to enrich their reading and writing.