Thinking
The latest thinking from our team of experts and our community of frontline educators.
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Four ways to strengthen writing in Reception
Reception is a key moment in a child’s journey as a writer. It’s when children start to realise that the marks they make share meaning and tell a story.
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Trainee teacher talks: “It’s the little victories that make all the hard work worthwhile”
When Will Coles taught a child to tie their shoelaces, it sparked his drive for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Four ways early years settings can be more inclusive
How can early years settings create a truly inclusive environment for every child? Expert practitioners Dixie-Louise Dexter and Nicola Middleton explain four approaches their early years team takes to provide tailored support from the very start.
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Positive relationships: Professional collaboration in the early years
Early years expert Corrie Leach discusses how professional collaboration can help your early years team thrive. She offers practical advice for headteachers and early years leaders, exploring the statutory early years foundation stage framework and sharing a real-life case study. Learn why positive relationships matter for children’s development, and find actionable ways to support your staff and strengthen your team.
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Why building strong relationships with families matters in the early years, and how to do it
Early years expert Corrie Leach discusses how to strengthen family engagement in your early years setting with practical advice for headteachers and early years leaders. She explores the importance of building positive relationships with families, as set out in the early years foundation stage framework.
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How we collaborate with families, pre-schools and professionals to support early years transition
Starting school marks a big step for children and their families. Expert early years practitioners Dixie-Louise Dexter and Nicola Middleton explain how they have supported smooth school transitions in the early years. Explore how building strong relationships with families, pre-schools and professionals helps children feel secure and ready to learn.
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Three ways to include parents in your early years setting
Building strong partnerships with parents helps schools create a supportive community. families. Expert early years practitioners, Dixie-Louise Dexter and Nicola Middleton share how their team includes families in children’s learning by encouraging parents to take part in classroom activities, and creating a welcoming environment where every child and family can thrive.
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Three reasons to try tutoring before you train to teach
Volunteering as a tutor is one of the best ways to gain valuable teaching experience and to start making a difference to the lives of young people. Find out how tutoring can support your transition into teaching.