The accident book is not the whole story
Most accidents stay in the accident book, but some must reach the HSE. What RIDDOR asks of nurseries and who should own the duty.
News & guides
COSHH in a nursery is mostly about the cleaning cupboard
Cleaning products, disinfectants and even craft materials fall under COSHH. What nursery teams should know as the autumn wipe-downs step up, from assessments to PPE.
How to lift toddlers all day without wrecking your back
Nursery staff shift more weight than many warehouse workers. Practical lifting technique, risk assessment and team lifts to keep practitioners' backs healthy through the busiest terms.
Supervision that staff don’t dread
Supervision is a statutory EYFS duty, but done well it drives safeguarding, quality and retention. How to run meetings and appraisals your team actually values.
Inspection readiness is a habit, not a scramble
Inspection readiness is ordinary good practice kept visible: records you can find in five minutes, a curriculum story every adult can tell, and calm staff.
Settling season: making September transitions gentler
Settling season is here. How to plan gentler starts, smoother room moves and genuine school readiness, in partnership with parents, schools and your key people.
What helps when a new starter doesn’t speak English yet
The silent phase is normal, home languages are an asset, and small practical strategies help new starters with EAL feel understood from their first week.
A love of reading starts long before phonics
Songs, rhymes and shared stories build reading foundations long before letters appear. Practical ways to grow phonological awareness and a real love of books.
You teach more maths than you think
Snack time, tidy up and the water tray are full of mathematics. How to spot it, talk about it and extend children's thinking with confidence.
Why does one child keep throwing things? It might be a schema
Throwing, wrapping, spinning and carrying things about are often schemas, not misbehaviour. How to spot play patterns, plan for them and explain them to parents.