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It was just sobering having 200 EY professionals in one room. The focus…

The Child

It was just the best day and I am so glad to be a part of it. Great work @thrivetrust_UK @HumberEdTrust 👍

👂Go on a listening walk and see if you can hear any signs of spring 🍃Listening - and being able to distinguish one sound from another - is an important part of learning to talk. #listening #earlycommunication #ey

(📷: @WoodlandTrust )

How to make the most of sharing books & stories:

⭐Make up voices & sound effects
⭐Use exaggerated gestures & facial expressions
⭐Find everyday props to support the story
⭐Chat about the story & pictures
⭐Encourage movement & exploration!
⭐Have fun!

#EarlyLiteracy

Action songs like this one are a good way for young children to connect words with different body parts, and develop their motor skills too. Robot voice optional! 🤖

Singing songs together increases connection, builds vocabulary and supports listening skills.

#SingingTogether

We are so very proud of our very own #Apprentice Alisha, who was nominated for Apprentice of the Year in the Early Years and Teaching category! Next stop, your Level 3! #FutureStars #NAW2024 @hullcollegegrp

Congratulations to one of our lovely young mums who gave birth to this beautiful baby boy at 12:55am yesterday morning, weighing 8 pounds and half an ounce! We cannot wait to meet him and we are so proud of you ❤️ @boulevardcentre #ParentsAsPartners #YoungMumsInEducation

Play is learning
Play is communication
Play is development
Play is movement
Play is maths
Play is critical thinking
Play is empathy
Play is emotional regulation
Play is relationship building
Play is a coping mechanism
Play is the building blocks of life

#playmatters

Our Nursery Manager is on some exciting training today to help improve and strengthen our relationships with parents, carers and children #EarlyYears #PeepLearningTogether

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“Staff introduce a word of the week and a book of the week, which helps to thoroughly embedded children’s knowledge and understanding.”

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“Parents appreciate the support and ideas to help them to continue their
children’s learning at home.”

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“Staff skilfully support children to manage their feelings and to teach them right from wrong.”

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“Childrens behaviour and their attitudes to earning are outstanding.”

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“The manager and staff monitor children’s
progress successfully.”

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“Staff incorporate children’s interests and learning needs into activities, which help to highly motivate children to learn.”

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“Parents feel
that their children’s needs are met and that they progress well in their learning.”

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“Staff discuss healthy eating and children develop a strong understanding
of the importance of healthy lifestyles on their physical well-being.”

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“Children have consistently positive attitudes to their learning and keep trying.”

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“Children know what makes them similar and different and learn to respect and appreciate diversity in the wider community.”

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“Leaders work
very closely with parents to promote children’s attendance and place the utmost importance on children’s welfare. “

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“Babies confidently explore. They choose to join in activities with two-year-old children.”

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“Staff accurately identify aspects of children’s development where they need additional help and implement targeted support.”

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“Children develop
their creative skills as they identify their own facial features and draw self-portraits.”

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“Staff use sign language and pictures when communicating with children to help those less able to understand.”

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“Staff work
closely with parents to make referrals if needed, to quickly seek support from
other professionals.”

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“Staff have consistently high expectations of children.”

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“Children learn what is acceptable, and how some behaviour can upset and hurt their friends.”

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“Children display keen interests in their play and are eager to join in.”

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“Younger children learn the names of objects and match animals to the sounds that they make.”

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“Children settle quickly on arrival.“

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“Staff support children’s independence excellently.”

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“Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children’s speech and language
skills.”

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“Leaders place a strong emphasis on monitoring children’s attendance.”

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“Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they move around the nursery to explore the wide range of resources accessible to them.“

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“Staff engage children in small-group activities that focus on
reducing gaps in their communication and language.”

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“Parents speak positively about the care which their children receive.”

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“The enthusiastic manager successfully leads a motivated, well-qualified team of staff.”

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“Staff prepare healthy food on site and children eat heartily.”

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“All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.”

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“Staff ask children questions about their play and children respond appropriately.”

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“Children establish strong bonds with the nursery’s staff.”

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“Children behave courteously at the table and demonstrate high levels of confidence in social situations.”

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