Posts by Rebecca Sowden
All Change Please – September Is Nearly Here!
As summer winds down, the familiar buzz of a new academic year begins to stir. Thoughts of your new cohort, classroom setup, staffing and planning are likely starting to surface. It’s a time filled with anticipation—and a few challenges too. Reception lunch duty, for example, can be a physically demanding task (especially if you’re tall!),…
Read MoreWelcome to the Wonderful World of Early Years.
Moving to Early Years? Have you just been told that you are moving from key stage one or two into early years? Or maybe you have a new colleague coming into the early years team? If you, or they are currently rocking, sweating and wondering ‘what have I done to deserve this?’ Well, they are…
Read MoreCreative Christmas Learning in Early Years
Ah, Christmas time in the Reception classroom – where the joy is contagious, the excitement is palpable, and the tinsel crowns are perpetually slipping off little heads. It’s a time full of giggles, chaos, and, of course, a certain cheeky elf or two. Now, settle in, my friends, because I have a little tale to…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health Training for Early Years Practitioners.
Mental health is a critical aspect of human well-being, and it is not limited to adulthood. It starts from infancy and childhood and continues throughout life. Early years provisions, such as preschools and childminders, play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s mental health and overall development. Around 80% of children’s mental health support is…
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