Wellbeing

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.

Collaborating together to navigate rising costs - watch again

07/11/2022 Revisit our November 2022 event, Navigating Rising Costs, with this recording of the speaker sessions.

How early years settings can support children's nutritional needs

27/10/2022 Rising costs are affecting Early Years settings across the country. Louise Mercieca compiles a list of healthy and nutritious recipes on a budget that nurseries can implement in their economic decisions and meal planning.

The impact of fuel poverty on children’s development and wellbeing

06/10/2022 With costs of basic necessities continuing to grow, taking action to protect children's wellbeing is more important than ever before. Fey Cole identifies the different areas of children's development that could be directly affected by fuel poverty.

Home economics and the cost of living

04/10/2022 Despite the challenges of the cost of living crisis, it is possible to remain resilient and meet financial obligations. Ruth McGuire explains how families can adapt through applying basic budgeting and adjusting their shopping behaviours.

Teaching early years about sustainability and money-saving

14/09/2022 In the current climate of an economic crisis, Jenny Phillips talks about the activities her forest school class has undertaken to teach children about cost-effective and eco-friendly living approaches that can be adapted at home with their families.

Nutritional deficiencies and behaviour

30/06/2022 Nutritional deficiencies in children can often lead to emotional dysregulation. Louise Mercieca advises how practitioners can support children by understanding the nutritional value of different foods and their direct impact on child development.

Supporting behaviour with food and nutrition

16/06/2022 In this video, nutritional therapist Louise Mercieca talks about how nutritional deficiencies can impact on children's health and their behaviour in educational settings and beyond.