This guide explores the best digital and traditional resources for early years educators and explains how they can be integrated to create engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The Evolving Landscape of Early Childhood Education Early years educators must balance two key responsibilities: With the rise of technology in education, many nurseries and preschools are […]
Celebrate the wonder of nature’s largest playground with a trip to the seaside on National Beach Day. Or, set up a paddling pool, bring in a truckload of sand, and create a beach-like environment for the children to enjoy and explore at the nursery. This Summer, many children across the county have had the opportunity […]
Support play, fun, and friendships this Summer by starting with a day dedicated to play. National Playday takes place on 7 August and celebrates children’s right to play. This year’s theme, Play – the Culture of Childhood – Supporting Play, Fun, and Friendships, will see thousands of children, young people and communities get outside and […]
What does a new Labour Government mean for the early years sector? Specialist property adviser, Christie & Co hosts a panel debate to discuss Nursery businesses joined Christie & Co’s webinar on 11 July to listen to panel experts discuss their take on what a new Labour Government could mean for the early years sector.Purnima […]
As the dust settles on Labour’s landslide victory, Nursery In a Box takes a look at Keir Starmer’s new cabinet and how it plans to reform the early years and childcare sector. ‘Change begins now,’ Sir Keir Starmer declared in his victory speech after Labour took power of the country after 14 years in opposition. […]
Early years organisations are ramping up their efforts to ensure that early education and care is high up on the political agenda. Here’s what the sector has to say. The early years sector hit back at Labour last week, after Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, commented that ‘primary schools are the best place […]
Introduction As the political parties unveil their early education and childcare pledges in the lead-up to the next general election, Nursery In a Box looks at what’s being promised – and what’s missing from the proposals.Labour’s plans to create a ‘modern childcare system’ that supports parents from the ‘end of parental leave to the end […]
World Environment Day 2024 takes place on 5 June, focusing on land restoration and the importance of reviving ecosystems. Here are some fun, hands-on learning experiences to help children develop an early appreciation of the planet in a meaningful way.‘Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration’ – this is the slogan for this year’s United […]
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13 to 19 May) is Movement: moving more for our mental health. Did you know that children who spend more time engaged in adventurous physical play have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression? Here’s how to incorporate age-appropriate, adventurous play into your outdoor environment. What is […]
Loose parts play: empowering the next generation of innovators Young children are born researchers, driven to explore their world and intent on discovering what they can do with it. A vast selection of natural and synthetic loose parts in your indoor and outdoor environment can go a long way towards helping develop the minds of […]
