There never was and never will be free childcare. Check Early Education and Care instead as per #EYFS.

There never was and never will be free childcare. Check Early Education and Care instead as per #EYFS.
🌐 As young children increasingly use apps, watch videos and interact with technology, early years professionals must play a vital role in helping them develop safe digital habits: tr.ee/3pGtUY
#EarlyYears #OnlineSafety #EYFS #DigitalLearning #SafeguardingChildren
New research from the University of Nottingham's Observatory for Mathematical Education examines how much play children actually experience in Reception, the year that bridges the Early Years Foundation Stage and primary school. Read the full report: buff.ly/woHBDKV
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A brilliant Reception Day on Friday!
100% of attendees feel more confident and would recommend it to a colleague. Ideas heading back to classrooms: core boards, maths games, oracy prompts and lots of new books
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Here we go again with the 'free childcare'. The govt funds...or to be correct often 'underfunds'... Early Education and Care not just childcare as per the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage #EYFS which is early learning and development
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Supporting young writers starts long before they put pencil to paper.
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Given the huge #social, #emotional & #mental #health (SEMH) needs of many #children, here is some exciting news.
THE BIG 3 + ME programme is an #EYFS FINALIST for a TeachCo 2026 award.
Go to the-big-think.org/the-big-3-me
🍅🌱 Our growing journey continues!
Our children have been picking and tasting tomatoes they've grown, as well as harvested fresh lettuce for teatime.
Fun fact: children are often more willing to try foods they've grown themselves!
This week, Reception have been exploring traditional nursery rhymes through Action Rhymes and Movement. From climbing like Incy Wincy Spider to ticking with Hickory Dickory Dock, the children used gestures, clapping and big movements to match the beat. 🎶🌟
#NationalPoetryWeek #EYFS #NurseryRhymes
TALK WITH PURPOSE. BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS. UNLOCK LEARNING. 🗣️ Join us for Reception Day: Securing Strong Foundations on Fri 9 Oct, 9:00am to 3:30pm at Rich Mix, led by Nicole Gurvidi & Tim Harrington. THEP members £225, non-THEP £320. Book now! #EarlyYears #EYFS
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With food prices on the rise, supporting healthy eating in early years settings is more important than ever 🌱 Discover actionable ideas to help children and families thrive... https://tr.ee/VNIO3I #EarlyYearsNutrition #EYFS #HealthyStartUK
🍅 Our Mulberry Bear children enjoyed harvesting tomatoes they helped grow themselves before learning how to prepare them.
Fun fact: Tomatoes are actually fruits and are classed as berries! 🌱
Early years leaders: ready for 2026/27? 🚨 EYFS, Ofsted, funded childcare, SEND and screen-use guidance are all changing. What does it mean for your setting?
Read our guide: tinyurl.com/yyrzdujy
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New research finds that heavy curriculum demands, rigid accountability rules, staff instability and split views on the value of play are major obstacles to supporting children’s learning through play. Read more here: buff.ly/wVixBVz