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Safer sleep guidance isn’t just important – it’s lifesaving!

In the UK alone, it’s helped to save almost 32,000 babies’ lives, thanks to decades of robust, evidence-based research. We know that following this guidance significantly reduces the risk of SIDS – which is why getting it into the hands of early years professionals matters so much.

That’s exactly why we partnered with The Lullaby Trust. By combining their expertise in safer sleep with our understanding of day-to-day practice in early years settings, we’re making sure more professionals can access the training they need.

And the response? Incredible!

Hundreds of places have already been booked!

👉 If you haven’t secured your place yet, now’s the time. Don’t miss out: https://go.realise.training/447aTGH

🚨 New Series Alert: Early Years Roundtable Season 2, Episode 2🚨

What are children really learning from their screens?

In our latest roundtable episode, we explore a topic that’s becoming impossible to ignore in Early Years settings. Children as young as three are confidently using mobile devices. But while their ability to navigate technology is impressive, it raises an important question:

👉 What are they actually learning from what they watch?

Join our host Laura Hodges alongside expert guests:
- Richard Waite, Early Childhood Technology & Online Safety Advisor, Waite EYTS
- Jessica McCarthy, Early Years Operations Director, T***s Nurseries
- Sam Dholakia, Founder, The Behaviour Bank

Together, they bring powerful insight from across the sector in a thought‑provoking conversation on Online Safety in Early Years.

💡 For those working in Early Years, this episode highlights growing challenges and responsibilities:

- Being mindful of the content children are exposed to
- Understanding how digital experiences influence development
- Supporting children to engage with technology in a healthy, balanced way

This is a must‑watch for anyone working with young children in today’s digital‑first world.

🎧 Watch Episode 2 here on Spotify: https://go.realise.training/49AHnwd
🎧 Watch Episode 2 here on YouTube: https://go.realise.training/4x2ritl

Recently, our team spent the day volunteering at Bradley Wood Scouts & Activity Centre, helping to maintain and improve its beautiful 60-acre grounds for local young people to enjoy for years to come.

From developing a new bushcraft area and putting up fencing, to building a new play area for the Squirrels (the youngest Scout section) 🐿️ and tackling gardening work to improve access around the site, everyone got stuck in and made a real difference.

It was a fantastic opportunity to step away from the normal day-to-day, spend time outdoors, and work together on projects that will benefit children, families and the wider community for years to come.

The day was fun, rewarding and incredibly worthwhile. We're proud to support the communities we operate in and help create spaces where young people can learn, play, explore and thrive in nature.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and enthusiasm - what a brilliant day! 🌱💚

What a week it has been since we launched our Safer Sleep partnership with The Lullaby Trust. We are delighted to say that the uptake for this training has been incredible.

Our funded places are going fast with hundreds of early years professionals from across the country already signed up.

This really highlights just how important safer sleep is to our sector. It’s simple, evidence-based guidance that can make a real difference - and quite literally save lives.

Hear more from Ellen Lithgow from The Lullaby Trust as to why this training is so important.

If you’ve been meaning to apply, there is still time. Find out more at https://go.realise.training/4vsqLiy.

From catching up with families and residents to seeing people take the opportunity to try their hand at bus driving, the Castleford Tigers Family Fun Day was a brilliant day out and a great chance to connect with so many wonderful people 🧡

If you didn't make it down on the day, don't worry!
You can find more about the courses on offer in West Yorkshire here 👉 https://go.realise.training/4fXxEEb

We're proud to have been part of such a fantastic community event.
Take a look at some of our favourite moments in the video below 📹👇

✨News alert! ✨ Realise Early Years is partnering with The Lullaby Trust to offer 1,000 FREE safer sleep training places for early years settings.

This expert-led training is designed to give nursery teams the knowledge and confidence to create safer sleep environments for babies - helping to strengthen safeguarding practice and reduce risk.

This session is ideal for your nursery manager or practitioner who work directly with babies.

With demand expected to be high, we will be offering one free place per nursery. So if you’re an early years provider looking to support your team with practical, up-to-date guidance, this is an opportunity not to miss.

👉 Find out more and apply now to secure your place https://go.realise.training/43EVyge