Schemas

Why do young children do what they do? Have you seen a toddler repeat an activity over and over again – tipping over the Lego box and emptying its contents on the floor, swishing the paint around in a circle, rolling their toy car over the uneven tiles and refusing to...

Safeguarding

What is safeguarding? Safeguarding is an umbrella term for what we do in order to ensure children are safe from harm. It means the protection of children within your setting from abuse and maltreatment, including child protection, recruitment of suitable people,...

Outdoor activities

Getting outside and learning with the children in your setting is key to improving their development in all areas. We wanted to give you a bit of inspiration on what activities you could do in your settings, or trips you could take, with supportive information along...

Online safety

Nowadays young children are using technology more and more. Whether it is a phone, tablet, laptop or watching programmes, the online world is booming. A recent report found that some 45% of 3- to 4-year-olds use YouTube, and 52% of 3- to 4-year-olds go online for an...