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In early childhood, our actions carry weight—not just for the here and now, but for the seeds we plant for generations to come. Bringing eco-friendly thinking into an early years setting is more than a “nice to have.” It’s an investment in children’s understanding, identity, and lifelong habits. At my setting we discovered that if we put into practice, even small changes, done thoughtfully over time, they can ripple out in ways we never anticipated. My College Below, I share

At Early Insights, I believe that the best learning happens when curiosity meets community.  Inviting visitors into our early years...

When it comes to early years education, there’s often pressure to invest in the latest toys, equipment, and learning resources. Shiny...

My Journey to a Child Centred Approach When I was at the University of Worcester studying my Foundation Degree I was blown away by the...

In the world of early years education, it’s easy to get swept up in the language of progress—milestones, assessments, school readiness....

Downloadable Reflective Checklist here... In his 1943 paper "A theory of Human Motivation" Abraham Maslow set out his Hierarchy of Needs...

In Early Years education, the environment is often described as the third teacher . Alongside practitioners and families, it plays a...

What is Mark Making and how does it develop? Mark making is a term used for the creation of different patterns, lines, textures and...

First Published by James Boddey in 2019 The feeling I want to share with you through this post is my joy and the importance of really...

First Published by James Boddey in 2019 Serendipity is defined as a “fortunate happenstance” or “pleasant surprise”. It was coined by...