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Explore these EYFS resources on how to create a language-rich environment for children and how to make the most of interactions, to build up communication and language skills to enable children to thrive zurl.co/KGj1Z

🔍 Understanding children’s play is key to supporting effective learning. This guide explores observation strategies that help practitioners tune into children’s interests, development and needs. 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/gM5XC #EarlyYears #EYFS #ChildDevelopment

📦 Calm Boxes in early years settings Use Calm Boxes to support children when emotions feel “too big,” offering simple sensory tools to help them reset and rejoin play. 🔗 zurl.co/mEO4G #EarlyYears #EmotionalRegulation

🌟 Big Plans for Childminders A new national push aims to recruit 30,000 more childminders in four years, a big step for childcare flexibility and family support. 👶🏡 (Read more:zurl.co/Y4ruV) #EarlyYears #Childminders

Small actions. Big impact. 🌍 Be part of Sustainability Support for Education, work with Climate Ambassadors through Let’s Go Zero, and help children connect with nature via the National Education Nature Park. 🔗 Read more: zurl.co/8gpr4 #EarlyYears

📚 Investing in the Early Years Workforce 🌱 The government has committed £3.2 million to support employers whose staff are training to become early years teachers while remaining in their roles. 🔗 zurl.co/yvfFM #EarlyYears #Training #WorkforceDevelopment

🌟 EYFS: Food Brought From Home – What to Know 🌟 Working alongside parents is essential to ensuring children are provided with healthy, balanced and nutritious food in the setting and at home. 🔗zurl.co/JlcPr #EarlyYears #EYFS #Nutrition

Gardening is a powerful tool for learning in the early years, 🌱🌼🪴 👉 This Family Corner article is an excellent resource for practitioners to share with families. 🔗 Read more zurl.co/awbS9

Learn how warm interactions, predictable routines and helping children name their feelings can support healthy development and confidence. We encourage practitioners to share these tips with parents. 🔗 Read more zurl.co/EB6Pn #EarlyYears #EmotionalSecurity

Raising concerns isn't optional, it's safeguarding. Whistleblowing protects children, ensuring unsafe, unethical or inappropriate practice is challenged. This resource gives clear, practical guidance to help you act with confidence.🔗zurl.co/4Yeks #Safeguarding

From language to coordination, playful rhythms and dance play a key role in early learning. A useful resource for practitioners to share with parents to help reinforce learning at home. Read more: zurl.co/JFjKJ #Parenting #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment

Help shape the future of the DfE’s National Education Nature Park! 🌿 Educators & staff, complete our short survey by Mon 2 Mar 2026. Research by Manchester Metropolitan University >>> zurl.co/TyKsg

🌟 The Nominee Role in Early Years Inspections! 🌟 See how nominees support leaders, ease workload & link your setting to inspectors. Not compulsory, but helpful! 🎬 Watch here: zurl.co/HwLV6 #EarlyYears #EYFS #EducationInspection #LeadershipSupport

Support children with SEND confidently! 🌟 Check out practical assessment tools & guidance for early years practitioners. Plan, assess, and track progress easily. 🔗 zurl.co/ps7mZ #EarlyYears #SEND #Inclusion

🍎 FREE food-themed early years packs! Explore 6 fun resources from Food - a fact of life, combining food, healthy eating & EYFS learning. 📦 Topics: bread, dairy, allotments & more 🎮 Includes games, guides & take-home ideas 🔗 zurl.co/ALOsW #EarlyYears

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🌍 Safer Internet Day: 10th Feb 2026 Help young children stay safe online with the DfE’s Internet Safety resource: zurl.co/SbWmQ ✅ Tips for early years educators ✅ Screen time & digital safety guidance ✅ Support for families #OnlineSafety #EarlyYears

Our latest blog explores what whistleblowing really means in early years settings, why it matters for safeguarding children, and how educators can raise concerns safely and confidently. 🌱 Read more👉 zurl.co/Tu3so #EarlyYears #Safeguarding #Childcare

🍽️ Free breakfast club roll out - what you need to know! Benefits include improved attendance & behaviour and childcare support for families. 📚 Learn more about it and how schools are involved: zurl.co/pmtbF #FreeBreakfastClubs #EarlyYears #Childcare