Childcare Research
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Why Outdoor Learning Boosts Children’s Development
The beneficial effects of outdoor learning and play on children’s experiences have been known for thousands of years,...
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The Science of Toddler Behaviour
‘When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their...
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The Benefits of Music Therapy
Hans Christian Andersen once said that “Where words fail, music speaks”. Practitioners of music therapy will surely have a...
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Why It’s Vital That We Teach Children to Sing
Crying out is how we all announce our arrival into the world, and this for humans forever remains...
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Why We Should Encourage Expression and Creativity
Creativity is a form of expression and, above all, a state of mind. It’s a demonstration of our...
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Why Should Fine Motor Skills Be Developed?
All children are gifted with great, often unexpected, abilities. By creating a safe space and providing the necessary...
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What Are The Benefits of Beach Schools?
Beach Schools are a way of giving children in their early years the opportunity to learn and develop...
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Born Too Late? Why Summer Born Children Can Struggle at School
For many years, research has shown that children born in the summer months tend to do less well...
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Outdoor Landscapes: An Interactive Learning Environment
For early years children, the outdoor environment appears permanent yet flexible, reassuringly familiar yet brimming over with exciting...
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Free Early Years Web Summit
Early Years practitioners can now join a free, online conference with top experts, from the comfort of their...
