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Health & Wellbeing

The 2 year health check: what to expect 25/04/2022
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The Two Year Health Check – What to Expect

This blog has been written with the help of EYR industry expert Emily Hanson. A qualified EYFS teacher with an M.Ed in Education from the University of Cambridge. To learn more about Emily, visit her website or follow her on Instagram. The two year check up – a real milestone for many little ones, and often a source of anxiety for parents. Feeling nervous about your child being checked over by a health professional is completely natural! Being well informed is a simple remedy to this! In this blog we’ll... Read More

21/02/2022
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Covid safe classroom: 3 tips for keeping a safe classroom as Covid-19 restrictions ease

As Covid-19 restrictions ease around the UK, we know that teachers and parents are nervous about the implications for the classroom. A recent LinkedIn poll revealed the biggest challenge for teachers was keeping a Covid safe classroom. It is not hard to understand why… The latest data indicates that 3.9% of early years pupils were absent for Covid related reasons in February compared to 5.1% in January. Despite this, Covid is still very much a part of our daily lives. With this in mind, the government and Department of Education... Read More

31/12/2021
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Ways you can support children in the transition to New Year

As we leave 2021 behind us, the New Year brings hope, challenges, and new beginnings. Setting resolutions for 2022, the New Year brings new feelings in not only ourselves but our children. How can we support children as they look forward to, or are fazed by, the uncertainty of a new year? The change is unavoidable, however by managing it carefully we can reassure children as they adjust into 2022. This guide covers some things you can do to support children as we transition to the New Year. Reintroduce yourself... Read More

wellbeing tips for teachers 26/06/2020

Wellbeing Tips for Early Years & Primary Teachers

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” –Albert Einstein Mental health and wellbeing has become even more of a key focus recently due to everything going on in the world. So now more than ever it is important to check in with ourselves… How important is mental health? Mental health and wellbeing is so important. It not only effects our lives but the lives of others around us. In addition to that, mental health effects how we live our daily lives;... Read More

11/11/2019
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5 Playground Games for Encouraging Children to be Active

Children don’t have long break times, usually between 20-30 minutes. So how can they be encouraged to use this time to do something active? We’ve put together a list of traditional and engaging playground games, ideal for the schools and for helping children improve PE skills, make friends and be in the right mindset for learning afterwards! Donkey Donkey is a classic game with many different names. It can be played with a minimum of two people, though we’d recommend no more than 7.  In a circle of against a... Read More

04/07/2018
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Outdoor Activities for Physical Development in Early Years

The Importance of Physical Activity and Outdoor Play   Don’t underestimate the importance of physical development! It’s important for children to remain active throughout the day, especially as we are seeing an increase in screen time and the use of technology. On top of this it is crucial to promote physical activity from an early age to help to prevent the growing problem of childhood obesity. Toddlers and pre-schoolers should be taught the value of physical activity (both indoors and outdoors), so not only can they reap the benefits of... Read More

09/05/2018
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10 Physical Activities for Children

Physical activity is vital for a child’s health and fitness and offers an endless amount of benefits. To learn more about the impact of physical activities, head to our dedicated blog post. Providing a variety of different physical activities in your setting is recommended to spark children’s interest and encourage participation. To support this, we have compiled our top 10 physical activities for children. Each activity is selected to enhance your school’s physical education lessons and enrich children’s physical development. Read on for more! Top 10 Physical Activities for Children... Read More

27/04/2018
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The Benefits of Physical Activity for Mental Development

“Children think better on their feet than on their seat” – Mark Benden Do active kids learn better? We all know how important it is to make sure that children are active to increase their physical development – but physical activity doesn’t only improve a child’s overall health and fitness! Many studies have shown that being physically active also enhances a child’s mental development and well-being, which has a positive effect on their learning and performance in school. Here are 6 important positive effects that physical activity has on a child’s... Read More

09/06/2016
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How Football Can Help In A Child’s Development

With the World Cup just around the corner and sparking much excitement, there hasn’t been a better time to explore all that football has to offer! Invented in the 1860’s, it’s one of the most popular team sports played around the world and one which doesn’t make exclusions; anybody of any age can pull on their boots and get involved. It’s easy to get started, all you need is a football, some goal posts and a few friends! The Benefits of Playing Football Not only is it a fantastic game... Read More

19/05/2016
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Get Involved With Walk To School Week 2016

This year, ‘Walk to School Week’ takes place between 16th and 20th May and it’s a fantastic opportunity to get outside and encourage children of all ages to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Operated by the charity Living Streets, the aim of the campaign is to motivate children to develop their sense of road safety so that as they get older, they feel confident walking around safely on their own. Last year’s campaign proved extremely successful with an estimated one million children from over 4,000 schools participating in the event.... Read More