✨NEW✨ Stronger Practice Insights: Working with Children under Two
A comprehensive collection of materials curated from Hubs nationwide, complemented by links to the #EYFS framework, further research + online resources.
📥 Download free via our website!
#EarlyYears#UnderTwos
💡 Download the poster and take a look at our other early years resources to support smooth transitions, including our professional development conversations cycle.
Download: https://t.co/tAPuMxhNOR
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#transitions#bigsteps
🆕 New resource drop!
Created by Happy Days Nurseries as part four of our 'Physical Activity' series, this resource is packed with ideas to keep little ones active and engaged.
📥 Check it out: https://t.co/Ze4oFUDzdc
#EarlyYears#PhysicalActivity#EYFS#FoundationYears
🚨 New from the EEF:
The Early Years Evidence Store now includes:
✏️ Interactive writing
🧼 Self-care routines
Support literacy, wellbeing & safety with evidence-informed approaches: https://t.co/1gJf36rDql
#EEF#EarlyYears#Education
We agree with @KensingtonRoyal! Connecting with nature is so important & evidence shows spending quality time outdoors benefits children’s development from a young age. Natural Thinkers is a programme that helps more children connect with nature. For more: https://t.co/iIgx7dBn8R
Our Resource of the Term is… balls! 🏀⚽ From rolling to bouncing, balls are a brilliant way to give sensory seekers the input they need 🤩
Check out our favourite sensory-friendly ball activities! #SensoryPlay#OT#OccupationalTherapy
Explore themes from the EEF #EarlyYears Evidence Store with our 3-2-1 Quick Reads Series!
#3: Early #Maths 🧮
Mathematical understanding helps children make sense of the world around them, interpret situations, and solve problems in everyday life.
📄 https://t.co/3lejSAeqZV
Such wonderful insight from Helen Lumgair - we all want our stories to be treasured. 🤗💞 Watch this webinar for for free before June 3rd. >> https://t.co/hbGWkydpS3 <<
✨💬 Early Talk Boost 💬✨
FREE face-to-face training for Birmingham practitioners!
#EarlyTalkBoost is a targeted intervention for 3 to 4-year-olds who need help with talking and understanding words.
PLACES AVAILABLE on training in May & June:
https://t.co/Oi9R01jchH
Action for Climate – Early Years special webinar. Sign-up to build a climate action plan, with live demo of DfE’s Sustainability Support for Education platform. Free to sign-up, all education settings expected to have a climate action by 2025. Click here: https://t.co/GgiFeodhkP
📣 Calling early years educators!
Are you looking for professional development opportunities?
We have several projects available to take part in, including .....
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One week to go until Herefordshire’s first celebration week for SEND families.
Herefordshire’s first ever Visible & Valued SEND Celebration Week will run from Thurs 22 to Weds 28 May & aims for SEND families to feel visible & valued in their community.
https://t.co/ALN944z57z
We're launching an alumni network for anyone who has completed a Froebel Trust endorsed course. 🌳
Join for free & benefit from a range of exclusive benefits including two free masterclass webinars a year! ⭐️
https://t.co/FiDiUm2ggJ
Congratulations to Alison Hanson of Ally's House Childcare (Leamington Spa), on her 'West Midlands Childminder of the Year' award at the Coram PACEY Regional Childminder Awards 2025 🏆
Alison is a fantastic childminder and firm friend of the HEART Midlands Early Years SPH 🌳💚
“The daily maths lesson has not yet begun. These children are choosing to explore mathematical ideas through the manipulation of concrete resources.”
@TGResearchSch explains how manipulatives can support children’s growing mathematical knowledge.
https://t.co/V75Aj9qXWD
📢✨ Good News! ✨📢
The Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme has been extended until March 2026 🙌
We are excited to continue this vital work across the West Midlands region!
Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date: https://t.co/L2Ag2jFgQD
“Thoughtful investment of EYPP can drive lasting improvements to practice and maximise the chances that each child will benefit.”
@LGrocott_EY offers three tips for leaders to consider when planning and sustaining an Early Years Pupil Premium strategy.
https://t.co/xBVTeBMWtw