The Child in Mind Conference - Meet Your Expert Speaker: Ben Kingston-Hughes!
Ben will be exploring why play is essential to learning, wellbeing and development, and how joyful, playful experiences support young brains to thrive.
Book your place today > https://t.co/PnYHs2qzDD
🌼 Plan your professional learning for the term ahead!
The new Spring & Summer CPD Brochure is here – explore national events, roadshows & online training for teachers & leaders across EYFS & KS1 (ages 2–7).
👉 Request your FREE copy: https://t.co/rlFn6YWKHG
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Join us online at our Child in Mind Conference where we will be exploring early years neuroscience and practical strategies to support every child’s growth, curiosity and learning journey.
• Thursday 5th February
• 9.30am – 3:30pm
• Find out more 👉 https://t.co/ujKJx3ZADW
New Podcast Episode!
Sarah is joined by Deputy Headteacher Abbas Jaffer as he shares the journey of expanding the 2YO nursery provision at Minet Infant and Nursery School using the Government’s School Based Nursery Grant.
Listen now: https://t.co/Qb42yMrDPO
New Podcast Episode: 100 Years of Nursery World with Karen Faux 🎙️
In our latest podcast episode, Karen Faux, the editor of @NurseryWorld discusses the magazine's significant role in early childhood education over the past 100 years.
Listen now > https://t.co/UHVTS8pXXT
New School Term, New Podcast Episode 🎙️🎧
This week Andy is joined by Gemma Stanton and Kate Kelly from Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi as they share their experiences and insights into two-year-old practice in early years education.
Listen now > https://t.co/fVYrL1TRT5
Have you taken on a new phase leadership role?
A leadership role within a school is both challenging and rewarding, and gives you the opportunity to make a greater difference.
Join the next tranche of Early Excellence Leadership training and focus on how to inspire others!
In this episode, Andy Burt and Helen Quincey discuss the value of outdoor learning and creating educational outdoor spaces. Helen shares her early years experience and passion for designing environments that support children’s development.
Listen now: https://t.co/d9zM1Nzty4
Didn’t manage to catch our Senior Leader Briefing last Friday?
Don’t worry! You can order a recorded version of the event. 💻
The briefing brings together all the updates you need to know in one high-impact session!
Order your recorded version today > https://t.co/HNuZkQHrrR
The new issue of Teach Early Years magazine is out now! Inside, you’ll find:
📚 Tips on nurturing book-lovers
🟥🟨 A focus on block & small world play
⭐ Expert advice on the Best Start in Life strategy
...and much more.
Download your free copy here 👉 https://t.co/XxmRuafEaj
Head-to-Head Podcast!
Phil Armstrong and Sarah Carey are joined by Helen Bingham (Aspire Trust) to unpack the challenges of Reception Baseline Assessment and explore how EExREC offers a more holistic, meaningful approach.
Listen now > https://t.co/kHV8v2uBGw
Exciting News!
We’re getting ready to launch something new… 🎉
The Early Excellence App is coming this Autumn term — designed to inspire, support & connect early years educators like never before.
📢 Be the first to hear and stay in the know: https://t.co/gKVwJtb9XF
Join our Early Autumn Senior Leader Briefing that will bring clarity to what’s changing, why it matters, and how to respond strategically in your setting. Join us for the latest updates and expert insight!
Find out more: https://t.co/RfVT0GZSQh
🚨 New strategy for early years education and family services
Today, @educationgovuk has published its new strategy for early years education and family services.
We’ve taken a closer look at the plans and what they could mean for the sector ⤵️
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Today we have announced that we will be publishing the response to our recent consultation and our revised inspection framework and methodology in early September. Inspections will begin in November 2025 as planned.
You can find out more here: https://t.co/5mXQsLwU4z
Explore Continuous Provision at Lingfield!
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to visit our school and see how we have set up continuous provision across Early Years and KS 1.
Join us for a free twilight session in collaboration with @EarlyExcellence Excellence, where you can explore our learning environments, speak with our staff, and gain practical ideas to take back to your own setting.
📖 Now Available: EExREC Baseline Assessment Tool!
The EExREC Baseline Assessment tool enables staff to spend time with the children in provision, building relationships and setting the children.
Don't miss out for the new academic year 👉 https://t.co/qhZD7uAa3w
When it comes to early years screen media, how fast-paced is too fast? Article on our new @LeverhulmeTrust project with @JuliaDavidson13 that's going to be tracking the maximum rate of on-screen information that young brains can process https://t.co/Cgdyd18rya
2M children have speech and language challenges. Early Talk Boost offers helps children improve their talking and understanding of words in just 9 weeks.
Get it for your setting for free today by signing up to our research project with @EducEndowFoundn!
https://t.co/HKcakL2QQn
New Podcast Release: Story Steps - The Power of Storytelling 🎙️
We're joined by Trisha Lee to explore the power of storytelling and poetry in early childhood education, the role of improvisation, and the importance of a rich story diet.
Listen now 🎧 > https://t.co/FwzCEcn0Xi