The quiet child at the dough table
How children's speech and language develop, how to check a child is on track, and what to do when communication isn't coming as expected.
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The child who chats all the way home but goes quiet at nursery
Some children talk freely at home yet stay silent at nursery. How to recognise selective mutism, take the pressure off and support speech step by step.
When starting nursery makes autism visible
Signs of autism often appear when a child starts nursery. What practitioners can notice, how to respond, and why understanding the spectrum helps every team.
Always on the go: making sense of ADHD in the early years
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children. Understand what causes it, the strengths it brings, and practical strategies for busy early years rooms.
Why we still run an Asperger syndrome awareness course
Asperger syndrome can be easy to miss in young children. Understand the signs, the strengths and the practical support that helps affected children thrive.
Ready to take on SEN responsibility in your room?
Taking the lead on SEN in your room needs more than good instincts. The Code of Practice, the four areas of need and the graduated approach explained.
Talking about gender with the under-fives
Young children are forming their sense of gender now. How practitioners can handle questions calmly, challenge stereotypes and support every child and family with confidence.
What the Equality Act asks of a nursery team
The Equality Act 2010 sets clear duties for every nursery team. Understand the nine protected characteristics, the four types of discrimination and everyday inclusive practice.
The partnership that starts at the front door
The home learning environment shapes children's development more than any other factor. How to build genuine two-way partnerships with every family at your setting.
Eight dimensions of wellbeing, one ordinary nursery day
Wellbeing is more than a buzzword. Understand its eight dimensions, the link with mental health and how to support children's wellbeing within the EYFS.