Strengthening early childhood services: A case study from Maryland
This article and podcast episode explore how integrated early childhood approaches can strengthen systems of support for children and families. Using Maryland Family Network as a case study, we reflec...
25 Maj 40min
Using the early years pupil premium to strengthen practice and equity
This article and podcast episode explore how the early years pupil premium (EYPP) can be used to strengthen practice and promote greater equity across the early childhood community. Drawing on researc...
11 Maj 38min
What is sound-based emotional regulation?
Sound based emotional regulation is an emerging approach which uses carefully designed auditory experiences including voice, rhythm and specific sound frequencies to help children regulate their nervo...
27 Apr 30min
Professional curiosity: Creating cultures of reflection, safety and growth
Professional curiosity is often spoken about in early childhood practice, yet its meaning can remain abstract until it is grounded in everyday interactions with children, families and colleagues. This...
13 Apr 43min
Supporting children's language through shared stories and sustained dialogue
This article explores the TWiTCH (Talk with Tales for Children) programme, outlining its pedagogical foundations and structure, alongside findings from an independent pilot evaluation. It highlights h...
30 Mars 25min
Unconditional positive regard in early childhood: What we can still learn from Carl Rogers and Mister Rogers?
What might early childhood practice look like if relationships truly came first? In this article and podcast episode, we explore the idea of unconditional positive regard through the work of two inf...
16 Mars 56min
How can we support children in the early years to flourish?
This article and podcast episode explore what it means for children to flourish in early years. They outline key characteristics of flourishing; positive relationships, emotional resilience, curiosity...
3 Feb 35min
A guide to potty training
The new government-backed Potty Training Guide moves away from the old 'readiness' model and promotes early, gradual learning and preparation from infancy. This article and podcast episode explore wha...
2 Feb 45min
