A stable environment is essential in the life of a young child, yet, change is something that cannot be avoided in most young children’s lives before they reach school age.
Keeping little bodies healthy is something that we are all very conscious of but what about keeping little minds healthy? Could we be doing more to teach our children how…
Document Your Commitment to Health in Your Early Years Service The child’s health and well being must be at the forefront of the service provided by Early Years practitioners. Before…
Big Changes: A New School Term and a New Season As the long lazy summer days end and we say goodbye to picnics and beach days – a new school…
Today’s Thursday Tip is to encourage you to look at the recommendations of the DES Inspection reports and evaluate how you can prepare better. Each published DES Inspection (EYEI) report…
Play is an integral part of a child’s world. It allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination and their physical and emotional strength. All children love to…
STEM by its definition is an ‘interdisciplinary approach to learning where students learn and apply concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths’. The Early years is a perfect setting to…
Documentation in the early years aims to tell the story of a child’s journey as they grow and develop within the early years setting. As with every good story it…
Do you have a Staff Roster visibly posted in your early years service? Remember your staff roster must show the following: The ratio of each room The hours worked by…
