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7th May, 2021 / by Katherine Houghton

Let’s talk about play!

Play holds such an immense value that it should never be under estimated as a vehicle to support children’s learning and development. In fact, it’s vital that children have extended, uninterrupted time to play, in the Early Years and beyond. The impact of play is wide and far reaching, influencing …

17th April, 2021 / by Katherine Houghton

Changes to Development Matters 2021

I wanted to wait to share this blog until I had written my own curriculum but I feel there is a desperate need for more …

6th December, 2020 / by Katherine Houghton

Do you teach Phonics in Nursery?

Should phonics be taught in Nursery? It is an interesting question. Some may say, children of this age are far too young …

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18th March, 2020 / by Katherine Houghton

When the unthinkable happens….Homeschool for all.

How can parents deal with this once in a lifetime situation we find ourselves in during this Convid19 pandemic? We must …

9th February, 2020 / by Katherine Houghton

What is so special about Forest School?

During my childhood I was very much outdoors for most of the time. I was happiest when I was outside with my friends mak …

4th December, 2019 / by Katherine Houghton

Wellbeing in the Early Years

Children’s emotional health, well-being and involvement in the EYFS Wellbeing, according to the Oxford Dictionary is the …

24th November, 2019 / by Katherine Houghton

Characteristics of Effective Learning

The Characteristics of Effective Learning and why are they important? Children need motivation to learn. Motivation is m …

24th November, 2019 / by Katherine Houghton

Outdoor Learning

As Early Years Practitioners, we know children need to be outside. But do we really know why? I hear many people saying …

4th September, 2019 / by Katherine Houghton

Relationships and Communication with Parents Ideas

Relationships and Communication with Parents Ideas As Early Years Professionals we know relationships with parents are v …

2nd September, 2019 / by Ian Houghton

The New Early Years Inspection Framework EIF (2019)

There is now a new framework for inspections. This framework sets out Ofsted’s inspection principles and the main judgem …

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