The hidden hearing crisis in early years – and the free solution every nursery can use
Too many children are quietly struggling to hear in early years settings, and it is often missed until their speech, learning and behaviour are already affected. This article and podcast episode share...
3 Elo 34min
Who gets to feel seen in our classrooms? Culturally inclusive practice through books
How do books shape children's sense of identity, belonging and understanding of others? In this podcast episode and article, we explore the importance of representation in children's literature and wh...
27 Heinä 30min
Moving beyond 3 percent: Recruiting more men into early years
Drawing on personal experience, research and the Greater Than 3 mentor programme, Robert Harris explores why men remain underrepresented in early childhood. He considers the impact of gender diversity...
20 Heinä 34min
Will you notice me? What children learn from how we respond to their distress
What if children's distress is not just a problem to solve, but a signal of their need to be seen? This article and podcast episode explore how children's expectations about availability and effective...
12 Heinä 39min
Growing brains, growing bodies: Understanding ultra-processed foods
The first five years are a once-in-a-lifetime window of opportunity for brain development. During this period, food does far more than fill tummies, it helps support learning, behaviour, emotional wel...
6 Heinä 46min
What does good quality CPD look like?
Professional development is something every early childhood setting invests in, yet it does not always lead to meaningful or lasting change. Training sessions may be delivered, feedback forms may be c...
22 Kesä 23min
What is relationship-based parenting?
Raising happy, healthy, successful kids with the Core4Connectors - A relationship-based approach. Today's parents and carers are shifting their hopes for children from outward success to inner securi...
8 Kesä 38min
