Should 4-year-olds really be expected to sit still?
Reception teacher Poppy LeMar responds to Bridget Phillipson's claim that "half can't sit still" at age four, explaining that while children can sit briefly, their self-regulation is still developing....
25 Aug 202548min
Active vs passive screen time
Screen time isn't inherently passive — or problematic. This article and podcast episode explores the difference between active and passive screen time in early childhood, and how digital play, when us...
18 Aug 202543min
Changing perspectives on risky play
This reflective piece explores how perspectives on risky play have changed over time, highlighting its importance for children's development. Darren Barkhouse draws on personal experiences and cultura...
11 Aug 202556min
Starting school: Supporting children's transitions to reception and key stage 1
Transitions are significant milestones in a child's early learning journey, deeply shaping their sense of security, confidence, and readiness to engage with new experiences. Transitions to an early ye...
4 Aug 202540min
A nature-deficit childhood
Children today are spending significantly less time outdoors than just a generation ago and this raises the question for parents and educators to consider, what are the implications of a childhood dis...
28 Juli 202553min
How to take the first steps on your sustainability journey
This article and podcast episode explore the benefits of covering climate change and sustainability in early years settings, for both children and staff. It also outlines England's Department for Educ...
23 Juli 202531min
It starts with us: Looking inwards as educational leaders
Education consultant Joanne Lo explores how self-reflection and personal wellbeing are essential foundations for effective leadership in schools and early years settings. Drawing on mindfulness and so...
14 Juli 20251h 2min
Understanding the impact of childhood trauma and how to develop trauma-informed practices
Childhood trauma, often referred to as 'complex' or 'developmental' trauma, is extremely common but is not often discussed in the context of our work as early childhood educators. And yet, children ar...
7 Juli 20251h 12min
