Articles

Early years consultant, Jo Caswell, looks at the need for reflective leadership as children return to settings and schools. 

Rachna Joshi, early years and primary school teacher, explores aspects of global educational philosophy and encourages practitioners to think about where their pedagogy comes from.  

Additional Needs Advisor Stephen Kilgour reflects on the language we use when we talk about children with additional needs. 

Early Years Consultant, Trainer and LA Advisor Ruth Swailes shares how the changes to the EYFS offer educators the opportunity to reflect on their vision and practice for the children in their care. 

Jenny Barber examines the impact of the pandemic on children's, and families', emotional resilience, and reflects on how settings can support each child. 

Dr Stella Louis and Hannah Betteridge examine the unconscious biases that impact on the Observe, Assess and Plan process and the vital ongoing work of reflecting on our views, attitudes and beliefs.   

Jamel Carly-Campbell reflects on how we can stay motivated, be mindful of our wellbeing and continue to find and follow our career pathways, especially in the middle of a global pandemic.    

Dr Lala Manners explains some of the essential body systems, what to look out for in children who may not be experiencing enough physical activity, and how to support them. 

In Part Two of this series of articles on Observations, Dr Helen Edwards offers open ended questions that can support your narrative observations in the Prime Areas of Learning.   

Liz Pemberton asks us to personally equip ourselves to talk about race and to implement practical changes to ensure that the antiracist thread is running all the way through our practice.