Kindred Squared

We’re delighted to have been a part of the new Potty Training Guide which launched today! Welcomed by both the Education and Health Secretaries, it’s free for parents, carers, schools and early years settings. Download at: pottytrainingguide.co.uk

Our 6th annual school readiness report is out now. The report sets out perceptions of the scale and impact of children missing their early developmental milestones. Read the full report here: kinsq.org/4g64rUj

The new Potty Training Guide launched today was developed by a coalition of early years focused organisations and has been backed by the Departments for Education and Health & Social Care! @DailyMirror kinsq.org/3MogKC0

Have you seen the brand new Potty Training Guide? Backed by the whole early years sector and welcomed by the Education and Health Secretaries, it’s free and easy to use. Take a look at pottytrainingguide.co.uk

We need your insight to help make an even greater impact. Take 3 minutes to complete our #StartingReception Definition Survey: kinsq.org/42bBS3z Share it will schools, nurseries, childminders, health visitors, libraries and other early years professionals too!

Are you signed up to The Early Years Digest? Every fortnight we produce a summary of a selection of the work happening in the early years. Today we sent out the 100th edition! kinsq.org/4n4SUs8

This is a great summary of serve-and-return! These back-and-forth interactions are so important for baby brain development. Helping them to build skills that are vital for shaping a happy, healthy life. @Earlychildhood youtube.com/watch?v=z5Egak…

For babies & toddlers, every day is full of new discoveries. Every moment is teaching them something. This short film from @earlychildhood is a great explainer for how adults can support early development through everyday interactions with children ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=gRK49o…

Why is co-regulation important? When adults respond sensitively to a child's distress, it builds a child's trust, security & belief that the world is safe. Watch a short film explainer here: kinsq.org/4lkQiF9 @Earlychildhood

Babies & young children pass through dozens of different emotional states every day, but aren't born with the skills they ned to understand them. These skills have to be nurtured as they grow. Find out more about attuned conversations here kinsq.org/4orDAqT @Earlychildhood

An emotionally healthy brain helps us lead a healthy, happy life 😀 When you add it all up, that's what shapes our future society. Did you know that most of our brain development happens in early childhood? Watch this @earlychildhood film to learn more kinsq.org/45w6nSz

Have you seen the new series of animated films from @EarlyChildhood? They show how simple moments help babies grow socially & emotionally. Let's spread the word! Together, we can promote nurturing relationships & give every child the best start in life! kinsq.org/3UOsZIW

Are you looking for ideas on how to engage with families to help prepare children to start Reception in September? Do you know about startingreception.co.uk? @ArkSchools is hosting a free event at EdCity next Thursday (5 June) to share best practice 👇 kinsq.org/3GKKoOY

Navigating pre-school jitters for young Martha at @BBCTheArchers? We're right there with Alice and Chris! The new startingreception.co.uk has plenty of tips to help to make the transition smoother this September. @BBCRadio4 #SchoolReady kinsq.org/3FtDYU4

In case you couldn't join us at @CSTvoice & @LGAcomms events last week, we have another #StartingReception panel with @ArkSchools on 5 June "Early connections: Partnering with parents for a strong start in school" Register to attend in-person or online: kinsq.org/3GKKoOY

No parent should feel alone when it comes to getting their child ready for primary school. From choosing a school to settling in, Parentkind’s Be School Ready campaign is here to help. Explore the resources: bit.ly/bsr2025 #BeSchoolReady2025

At tomorrow's @CSTvoice #EarlyYears Summit in Birmingham, we will be leading a panel to discuss the meaning of "reception readiness". It's not too late to register: kinsq.org/3S20K8t @busybeesuk @ERIC_UK @GillJonesMBE

We will be at @CSTvoice Early Years Summit on Thursday to talk about #StartingReception. We will have a stall in the exhibition space with some lovely printed copies of the website resource. Come and have a chat! kinsq.org/3G0NRZs

Starting primary school is a huge step for children and their families, and it can feel overwhelming. That’s why Parentkind created the Be School Ready guide, with practical advice and tips to help parents feel prepared. Find out more: bit.ly/bsr2025 #BeSchoolReady2025

Next Thursday (1 May) Kindred Squared will lead a panel discussion on #StartingReception at @CSTvoice Early Years Summit in Birmingham, with additional panellists from @busybeesukand & @ERIC_UK. It's not too late to book: kinsq.org/4cRWxxJ