Early Years Nottingham

Routine tasks like hanging out the laundry are a great time to chat together and can be fun. bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo…

Sing Row Your Boat 🎶 + try the LOOK sign 👀 #SongsAndSigns youtube.com/watch?v=Oz5IZd…

This morning we hosted our Spring Nottingham City PVI Leadership Network! It was great to see so many Settings represented and to hear from our guest speakers. Our market stalls from @CDS_CIC and TTS Education Supplies shared some wonderful information and resources.

Talking Walk 🚶‍♂️👀 + Look at Me 📚 = great communication moments! bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo…

#NottsYearOfCommunication bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo…

When you’re out and about with your little one, try to get down to their eye level and spend time naming things you see together. bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo…

Face‑to‑face time helps little ones communicate 👀🤝 Get down to their level today! #NottsYearOfCommunication

It's common for toddlers to react with their hands when they get frustrated. Our March Book of the Month helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind.

💡 Get answers to your questions about early years inspections - Who can take on the role of nominee? - What happens on the planning call? - How do shared observations work? Read the FAQs ⬇️ earlyyears.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/23/ear…

The Early Years Screen Time Advisory Group has launched a call for evidence to help shape new guidance on screen time and usage for 0 to 5-year-olds. Open until 16 February, you can find out more here - Early years screen time and usage - GOV.UK

Our February Book of the Month, If I hit at School, helps children learn that violence is never okay. It helps manage anger & other strong feelings, focusing on the importance of keeping their hands to themselves and the good they can do instead.

The last session of our 'Open Your Eyes to the EYFS' was designed to enable practitioners to identify and explore characteristics of effective teaching and learning. A great end to this 4 part course! Check out all our CPD opportunities at nottinghamcity.gov.uk/earlyyears/sec…

Our 2026 Books of the Month will focus on supporting children not to hit, kick or bite & manage these behaviours more positively. Our January book, No Hitting Please, provides simple, relatable scenarios young children face and helps them navigate big feelings in positive ways.

Please note the Early Years Office will be closed for the bank holidays on the 25th and 26th December 2025 and the 1st January 2026. We wish you all a safe, happy and healthy festive break!

Our December Book of the Month, and final book for 2025 focusing on children's oral health, is 'The Night Before the Dentist'. Join this young boy's journey to explore the Dentist's office with his super bright smile and well brushed teeth....

Amazing SENCO Network with Healthy Little Minds on attachment theory and baby brain development! Almost 50 City SENCO’s benefitting, make sure your SENCO isn't missing out on these opportunities. Sign up and secure your place for 5th March 2026! nottinghamcity.gov.uk/earlyyears/sec…

'Where the Sugar Bugs Live' is our November Book of the Month, a story about the tiny creatures that love to party in children’s mouths if they don’t brush their teeth! A fun visual representation to help children learn how to get rid of the bugs so their teeth are looked after!

Our October Book of the Month is all about Alan, an alligator with a secret! Famed for scaring jungle animals with his sharp teeth, what would they think if they knew they were false! Alan looses his teeth and is about to find out in this hilarious, heart-warming story!