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Top 10 Educational Christmas Gifts for Children in 2026

Posted by EYR Team on 26th Oct 2026

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Finding a Christmas gift that is both fun and educational can be a challenge. The best educational toys allow children to learn naturally through play, encouraging curiosity, creativity and important … read more

7 Benefits of Height Adjustable Classroom Furniture for Schools and Nurseries

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Sep 2026

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Choosing the right furniture is important for any early years setting. Tables and chairs need to be comfortable, practical and suitable for the children using them. Traditional furniture is often des … read more

The Ultimate Back to School Checklist for the New School Year- The Teacher Edition

Posted by EYR Team on 24th Aug 2026

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Are you ready for the Big Return to School? As the summer holidays gradually come to a blissful end, it’s time to cast your thoughts back to the classroom! The new school year is quickly appr … read more

The Ultimate Back to School Checklist – The Parent Edition (with Printable)

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Aug 2026

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  It’s that time of year again! Summer is drawing to a close, and it’s time to get the children prepped and ready to head back to school. While the start of a new term is excitin … read more

The Ultimate Childminding Equipment Checklist for UK Childminders

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Aug 2026

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Starting your childminding journey is an exciting step, but knowing exactly what equipment you'll need can feel overwhelming. From creating a safe home environment to providing engaging learning opp … read more

Early Years New School Year Checklist: Everything You Need for a Successful Start

Posted by EYR Team on 20th Jul 2026

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The new school year brings a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and preparation. For early years settings, nurseries, and EYFS classrooms, it can also bring pressure to ensure everything is ready f … read more

How to Choose the Right Early Years Furniture for EYFS Settings

Posted by EYR Team on 11th May 2026

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Choosing the right early years furniture is essential for creating a safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environment. In EYFS settings, furniture does far more than fill a room &m … read more

A Complete Classroom Set Up Guide

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Feb 2026

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Creating a well-planned classroom environment is crucial in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. A thoughtfully designed classroom doesn’t just look inviting, it can … read more

What is a Room Design Service?

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Jun 2025

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Nowadays there are a lot of options on the market to have a room or part of your setting designed for you but what does this entail? In this blog, we will answer some of the frequently asked questio … read more

Simple Storage Solutions & Hacks for your Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jul 2024

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As we all know, finding storage solutions can be a recurring nightmare for many early years settings. From classrooms and nurseries to childminders and even homeschoolers, there is always the issue … read more

Art and Craft Essentials For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jul 2024

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Check out our handy art & craft essentials guide and get ready for fun and messy hands-on activities in your learning setting (perfect for those dreary rainy days!)   In this blog, we bre … read more

14 Best Imaginative Play Toys for Children

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Apr 2024

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Encouraging Imaginative Play is not only fun but can be essential for a child's development. In this blog we will be sharing a selection of the best imaginative play toys from various categories of i … read more

Your Essential Checklist for Outdoor Learning & Play

Posted by EYR Team on 26th Sep 2022

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Outdoor learning can be whatever you make of it. You can use a lot of resources or a little, purchased products or nature’s finds. It can be shaped in any which way you want but still offers th … read more

Your Essential PE Equipment List for Primary Schools

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Apr 2019

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To increase children’s physical activity, encourage participation and enhance development, it’s important to provide a broad range of PE resources. But where to start? What are the basic … read more

The Essential Play Resources List for Childminders

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Mar 2019

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Kids love to do what they do best – play! Play engages, excites and entertains children for hours.   Don’t underestimate the power of play! Play gives children the opportunity to e … read more

The Essential Outdoor Resources Checklist For Childminders

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Jan 2019

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It's time to get outside!   Do you have a dedicated outdoor space for children in your childcare setting? There is no set way of creating an outdoor childminding area – but it is importa … read more