Selective mutism has not been recognised medically as an anxiety disorder for very long, but is actually experienced by 1 in 140 children. It usually starts during childhood and can continue into adulthood if it is left untreated or there are significant underlying issues. What is selective mutism? Selective mutism is a form of anxiety...Read More

Wellbeing is a concept which is very familiar to adults, and improving wellbeing is often seen as a life goal. The concept is just as relevant for early years children too and should form an intrinsic part of nursery care. Why is wellbeing important? Wellbeing in modern times represents a lot more than just being...Read More

The wellbeing of all children at your childcare setting is of prime importance, and safeguarding forms a key element of that. What is safeguarding? The Government has recently issued guidance on safeguarding and the definitions that sit behind it (Working Together to Safeguard Children – 2018). Safeguarding is wider than child protection, which relates to...Read More

From September 2018, 25 schools across England will be trialling a new set of goals for four and five year olds. These will set out where children will be expected to progress to in language and vocabulary, as well as maths and literacy. These new Early Learning Goals have been designed in an effort to...Read More

Are you aware of the Characteristics of Effective Learning and what they mean for practitioners? They are a key element of the EYFS and guide how children should learn from their activities, experiences and environment. The fundamental principle is around how the individual child is learning, rather than what they are learning. Practitioners should be...Read More

Taking care of children can be a difficult thing to do and it takes a lot of patience. However, as a parent or guardian, you would also want the child to remain free from any kind of harm. If the child faces any kind of problem, it becomes essential to find a solution for the...Read More

Autism is a serious issue in the current society. Children with this disorder face a great lot of problems and that is why it is important to have a proper treatment for the same. The main issue in this regard is that the disorder does not have any specific treatments at all. There are numerous...Read More

Gender neutral play might sound as if a new thing to a number of people but it is rising in popularity. Even though the pace is slow, more schools and parents are becoming aware of this practice. It is a good sign because it is one of the most important things for the current time....Read More

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