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Hi everyone! My name is Sophie. I am a newly qualified primary school teacher, specialising in the Early Years. I am currently studying on the MEd Psychology of Education course at the University of Manchester. I am recruiting participants for a research study, looking at perceptions of risky play within the Early Years. The majority of my interviews thus far have been with practitioners and teachers in the South of England, however I am interested in hearing from people across England and so I am looking to recruit more participants from the North of England and the Midlands. Participating in the study will involve a quick interview over Zoom (15-20 minutes) a…
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As many of us in nursery are planning for sensitive and careful transition into Reception FSF Jules has written this fabulous article which encourages us to take the same well-planned, empathetic approach for the children who are finishing their Reception year and are readying themselves for the mysteries of Year 1. In her article, Jules reminds us to start thinking about transition to Year 1 early in the Reception year to enable us to manage the expectations of the children, parents and the teachers in both EYFS and KS1. Preparing for good transition from Reception to Year 1
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We have just published an article by Dr Lala Manners which takes the idea of risk and challenge play into a new sphere - that which engages parents. We can work as hard and as well as we can to support and motivate children to take risks but getting their parents and carers on board might be more problematic! In this insightful article Lala gives us some useful background which might explain why parents feel anxious and gives us hints and tips on how to help them see the benefit of such challenging play. Supporting parents to understand the benefits of ‘risky’ play
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There are plenty of managers who struggle in the first few months of their role - in this article Anni McTavish talks to some managers about the difficulties they have faced and the hints and tips that helped them succeed. Taking Charge
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If you find yourself wondering why your children have too much energy and you, 'not enough', this piece by Dr Lala Manners will really get you thinking! Energy, by Dr Lala Manners
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We have just posted an interview we carried out recently with our colleague Tim. Tim works part time as a childminder and part time at FSF HQ as part of our IT team, he is also able to help with Tapestry and childminder related issues. Being a childminder - FSF Tim shares his experience
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We have just published a new article written for us by Julian Grenier: "If you don’t have one of those big personalities that can enthuse and amuse, do you end up feeling rather inadequate compared to that “inspiring” conference speaker or trainer? I do." If you can see yourself in this quote, then this is a highly motivating and thought provoking article for you to read Supporting and motivating your staff team
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We have just published a fantastic article by Kathryn Stinton which will help you calmly and logically help children who need behavioural support. The advice is straight forward and easy to follow. I think if it was discussed at a staff meeting to ensure that all staff understood the ABC process then support, when required, would be easier to put in place. Understanding and Supporting Children's Behaviour
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Welcome back to the new academic year! We are publishing today an article describing a recent visit to the Paint Pots nursery group in Southampton. With the hustle and bustle that a new school year brings it is sometimes nice to stop and take a minute to remember why we do what we do - and be pleased that there are providers all over the sector that genuinely love their work and strive tirelessly to get the best for the children and their community. Grab a coffee and settle in for a heartwarming read! Love, Laughter and Learning, the brushes behind Paint Pots
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We are delighted to published this article today by Natalie Perera. Natalie is the Executive Director, Head of Research at the Education Policy Institute. She writes to explain how research can influence government policy. How research is used (or not!) in developing government policy
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