17/05/2025
Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of delivering Advanced Safeguarding training for DSLs in collaboration with NDNA to a brilliant group of 20 ladies. We covered a range of important topics, and their engagement throughout the day made it such an enjoyable experience. I truly love delivering face-to-face training and seeing that passion in the room! If your setting is looking for in-person training on safeguarding or any other topic, feel free to get in touch – I’d love to support your team too.
27/02/2025
🧸📚 Play-Based Learning vs Academic Pressures – which approach truly supports early childhood development? 🤔
Join Carlene Facey, Early Years Adviser at NDNA, at as she tackles this crucial debate. With 20 years of experience in early years education, Carlene will share insights on:
✅ The impact of play on learning
✅ Academic expectations in early years
✅ Balancing structured learning with child-led exploration
🕥 When: Friday, 28th February | 10:45AM - 11:30AM
📍 Where: Olympia, London
💡 Now it’s YOUR turn! Share your experiences and have your say! What do you think—should we prioritise play, structure, or a balance of both? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇
27/01/2025
🔢 Did you know that babies and toddlers start to understand numbers from birth?
Simple daily interactions like counting fingers, toys, or steps can lay the foundation for early maths skills!
Building early numeracy doesn't need to be complicated—it starts with everyday moments.
Follow for expert tips on early years education and engaging activities!
20/03/2023
💡Emotional resilience is the ability to adapt to stressful situations, and cope with life’s up's and downs.
💡Resilience does not eliminate stress or erase life’s difficulties, but allows a child to tackle or accept problems and move on in a calm manner.
💡There are many things you can do with children to build their resilience. Here are 5 top tips that will help you make a start in fulfilling your duty to support a child's health and wellbeing from now and in the future.
If you have found any of these tips useful or have any other tips to help others please leave a comment.
16/01/2023
The Early Years Guru is here to take your 2023 by storm!
I am here to give you hints and tips but if you want more we have a variety of options to support you every step of the way this academic year.
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