How to spot the child whose language is off track
How to spot children whose speech and language development is off track, support communication every day and refer confidently to speech and language therapy.
Category: Child Development & Learning
The day after World Book Day is the one that matters
Keep the magic of World Book Day alive all year with better storytelling, a richer book collection and stronger reading partnerships with parents.
What emotion coaching actually looks like on a wet February morning
Practical emotion coaching for nursery rooms: connect with the feeling first, then guide the behaviour, with scripts your whole team can use every day.
How to respond when behaviour is really communication
Why young children behave the way they do, and calm, practical strategies that prevent and de-escalate challenging behaviour in your setting.
Your January starters are still settling, and that’s completely normal
Settling in takes longer than a fortnight. What attachment theory and a strong key person approach mean for your January starters.
A quiet week to get reacquainted with the EYFS
A practical tour of the EYFS framework, from learning areas and assessment to safeguarding and parents, ideal for whole team training in the new year.
Supporting a grieving child in the week before Christmas
Gentle, practical guidance for supporting grieving children at nursery, with honest language, steady routines and care for the adults supporting them.
What good practice looks like in the baby room
Why the baby room is the most important room in the building, and how attachment, routines and treasure baskets build brains in the first two years.
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.
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.