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Wonderful wordless works of art

By Catherine Worton | 05 March 2026

Some of our most engaging books for younger children are those which have very few words or no words at all. The illustrators of these wordless books are incredibly skilled in spinning a narrative through an unfolding sequence of pictures so exquisite, so imaginative, so carefully considered and sequenced that…

Growing Brains, Guiding Behaviour

By Neil Brown | 03 March 2026

Supporting young children can be joyful, rewarding, and at times overwhelming-especially when big feelings take over. In the Early Years, children’s brains are developing at an incredible pace, shaping how they learn, communicate, and respond to the world around them. This rapid growth brings curiosity and opportunity, but it can…

Opening the doors to reading: why class visits to the local library matter

By Eve Morton | 02 March 2026

Why class visits to the local library matter more than ever As we celebrate the National Year of Reading, there has never been a better moment to reconnect children with one of the most powerful reading spaces in their community: the local library. A class visit to the library is…

Powering Primary Maths: Why Teaching Assistant Subject Knowledge Matters

By Lisa Heatherington | 26 February 2026

Teaching assistants (TAs)can play an important role in primary mathematics classrooms. Often working with small groups or individuals, they are uniquely positioned to influence children’s confidence, understanding and progress. However, the impact they can make depends significantly on their own mathematical subject knowledge. When teaching assistants have a secure understanding of maths, use precise…

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

By Catherine Worton | 23 February 2026

May you live in interesting times! In the ever-demanding world of school leadership, we are entering a period of unprecedented complexity. New national directives and frameworks, The Curriculum Review, and the new OFSTED Toolkit require leaders to reframe their educational offers. As every school leader knows, an audit of existing…

Chinese Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse

By Rashda Salamat | 13 February 2026

Chinese Lunar New Year 2026: Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse  Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most joyful and important celebrations in China. It’s a time for family, tradition, and new beginnings. Unlike New Year’s Day on January 1st, the date follows the lunar calendar,…

How my Early Years experience prepared me for fatherhood

By Mark Shotton | 12 February 2026

Having worked in early years for over 12 years, I wanted to share the experience I have as being a man in childcare and how it prepared me for fatherhood.  Men make up just 3% of the entire early years workforce in the UK. It can be isolating, lonely, and the profession…

Ramadan: A Special Month for Muslims

By Rashda Salamat | 10 February 2026

Ramadan: A Special Month for Muslims  Ramadan is one of the most important and sacred months in Islam. It commemorates the time when the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). During this month, Muslims focus on worship, self-discipline, kindness, and gratitude.  From dawn to…

World Book Day 2026 – making it meaningful

By Eve Morton | 09 February 2026

World Book Day 2026 takes place on Thursday 5th March this year. It provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate books, authors, illustrators, and the love of reading with children and adults alike.   Research tells us that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of future success for a child…

Safer Internet Day 2026

By Neil Brown | 05 February 2026

On Tuesday 10th February 2026, schools across the UK will once again come together to mark Safer Internet Day. Since 2004 this annual event has been a celebration of digital citizenship, online wellbeing, and a chance to encourage young people to shape a better online world.  This year’s theme, “Smart tech, safe choices…