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26/02/2020

Understanding Loose Parts Play and its Benefits

This article has been written by early years consultant, Anne Rodgers, from ATR Consultancy. Loose parts play is about having a variety of ‘loose parts’ i.e. materials which can be moved around, carried, stacked, lined up and manoeuvred in multiple ways to enhance creativity when playing. First proposed by architect Simon Nicholson during the 1970s, more and more settings are adopting the idea that children can design their environment by themselves through loose parts play and that it can be re-designed at will. Items such as crates, wooden logs, pallets,... Read More

20/02/2020
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What Do Behaviour and Mark Making in the Early Years Have in Common?

Enjoyment and Success in Both Relies on Strong Physical Development. This article has been written by Ellie Collar from Early Years SEN. As an early years person, when I work with primary aged children struggling with their attention or their impulse control or their handwriting (or spelling, or reading) they almost always show insecure gaps in their early development that weren’t successfully filled in their early years. Their development is working like a jenga tower: no matter how excellent a teacher is, as they go on balancing carefully taught formal... Read More

childminder winter catalogue out now 06/11/2019
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Childminders Winter Selection 2019 Catalogue – Out Now!

We are extremely proud to announce the launch of our latest Childminders Winter Selection Catalogue! Boasting a range of innovative products selected for childminders, this year’s winter edition is sure to inspire! Inside the catalogue, you will find a selection of engaging resources for the upcoming winter festivals and EYFS themes to explore this winter. Alongside the essential childminding resources for winter, you will also be inspired with fun craft ideas for Christmas and Winter. To get your hands on a FREE copy of our brand new childminders winter selection catalogue 2019,... Read More

winter festivals selection catalogue 09/09/2019

Winter Festivals Selection 2019 Catalogue – Out Now!

We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our latest Winter Festivals Selection Catalogue! As summer draws to an end, our thoughts turn to the festive excitement ahead! From colourful autumnal art & craft supplies and spook-tacular Halloween resources to cracking Bonfire Night crafts and wonderful winter supplies, you will find all the resources you need inside our brand new winter festivals catalogue to ensure your celebrations go off with a bang this 2019. To get your hands on a FREE copy of our brand new Winter Festivals Catalogue 2019, simply fill... Read More

childminders summer selection 2019 catalogue 03/07/2019
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Childminders Summer Selection 2019 Catalogue – Out Now!

We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our latest Childminders Selection Catalogue! Boasting a range of innovative resources selected for childminders, this year’s summer edition is sure to inspire! We have made it even easier for you to browse and find the right childminding resources that are age appropriate for all of the children in your care. Alongside the essential childminding resources and equipment for summer, we also have an exciting selection of curricular learning resources to support you in delivering those all-important early learning goals for the EYFS.... Read More

16/05/2019
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NEW Workshops Announced!

Brand New Workshops with the Wonderful Anne Rodgers We’re delighted to announce that on Monday 15th July we’ll be heading back to Trafford Park, Manchester for some wonderful workshops delivered by the fantastic Anne Rodgers. Anne is an Early Years consultant and author who has 36 years’ experience with the early years sector. She is also the author of some of our most popular blogs including Sensory Play in the Early Years. Want to attend both sessions? Book a Full Day Ticket for just £60 Join us at the Holiday Inn for Sensory Play and the Early Years followed by Schemas Planning for... Read More

childminder catalogue out now 06/03/2019
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Childminders Selection 2019 Catalogue – Out Now!

We are extremely proud to announce the launch of our latest Childminders’ Selection 2019 Catalogue! Bursting with new and cutting-edge resources selected for childminders, this year’s spring edition is sure to inspire! Alongside the familiar childminding staples and fun learning products, we have also included an exciting selection of EYFS curricular resources to help you deliver those all-important early learning goals. To get your hands on a FREE copy of our brand new childminder catalogue, simply fill in our online request form today and uncover your special offer inside. Why should... Read More

07/01/2019

Early Years Resources 2019 Catalogue – Out Now!

2019 Catalogue – Out Now! We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our 2019 Early Years Resources Catalogue – packed full with over 6000 innovative and cutting-edge products to enhance your primary school, nursery or early years setting. From art and craft supplies and outdoor equipment to EYFS & KS1 curriculum resources, furniture and much more! Request a FREE catalogue today and uncover exciting in-house product development and new-to-the-market resources to familiar favourites and unique one of a kind products that you won’t find anywhere else. Why should you... Read More

eyr workshops for early years teachers 22/08/2018
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Early Years Resources Introduces Workshops

Introducing the EYR Workshops … We are extremely proud to announce the launch of our EYR Workshops for early years practitioners, teachers and childminders! You won’t want to miss the very first EYR Workshop event on the 12th October 2018 at the Holiday Inn Express in Trafford City, Manchester – where we are running two interactive workshop sessions, which will provide you with lots of advice and essential tips on Safeguarding Through Stories and Using Stories & Puppets for EAL. These fun and interactive workshops will be delivered by inspirational storytelling specialists... Read More

Childminder-selection 2018 catalogue 02/03/2018
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Brand New Childminders’ Selection 2018 | Spring Edition

Childminders’ Selection 2018 Catalogue Out Now! At Early Years Resources, we understand how difficult it can be for childminders to find the right resources at the right price and quality to suit their childminding setting. Therefore, we have carefully hand-picked a great selection of early years resources and equipment which are perfectly suited to childminders! Have you seen our brand new Childminders’ Selection 2018 Catalogue? We are excited to announce the release of our latest Childminders’ Selection 2018 Catalogue – designed especially for Childminders by industry experts. The catalogue is... Read More