Child development

Dyslexia tools for all ages

Dyslexia tools for all ages

11/09/2023 This article explores what dyslexia is, the author's personal experience of dyslexia, assistive technology (AT), the way in which practitioners could implement these tools, as well as sources of support for teachers and students.

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Why sharing stories matters: the benefits of reading

Why sharing stories matters: the benefits of reading

04/09/2023 As an early years, care or health practitioner, no matter your setting, story time can make a difference to both the children and adults you work with. John Beattie explains how.

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Supporting positive environments with post-sixteen learners - Fey Cole | Behaviour in practice event

Supporting positive environments with post-sixteen learners - Fey Cole | Behaviour in practice event

30/08/2023 Fey Cole explores how education practitioners can support post-sixteen learners, reviewing the challenges and barriers young people face, as well as employing strategies to support this age group.

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Playwork principles - Practice led by values

Playwork principles - Practice led by values

14/08/2023 Fey Cole discusses playwork principles and talks about how her own values are reflected in the work that she takes part in as a playworker.

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Reforms to SEND

Reforms to SEND

01/08/2023 The special educational needs and disability (SEND) review consultation, ending July 2022, identified significant inconsistency in how the individual needs of children and young people are being met and a fair application. Janet King discuss

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Engaging new sustainability for early childhood resource

Engaging new sustainability for early childhood resource

14/02/2023 This resource is rich with teaching prompts, case studies and activities, and will support and empower the early years sector to learn more about our responsibilities to each other and the world in which we live.

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POD-CACHE S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr. Helen Bilton

POD-CACHE S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr. Helen Bilton

02/02/2023 We meet with Dr. Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play, how different early years settings can support outdoor learning and we also touch on Helen's FutureLearn courses.

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Christmas music events with care-experienced children

Christmas music events with care-experienced children

19/12/2022 Christmas can be a challenging time, particularly for newly adopted children and their families. Ryan Humphrey, an Early Years music practitioner, recalls his experience of organising a Christmas event to deepen their bonds with musical engagement.

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