The importance of sharing books
Sharing books with your child A blog for parents written by Sue Asquith Early Childhood Consultant Throughout history people have told stories to share their experiences, transmit knowledge and as a way of connecting people. Storytelling evolves from primitive cave paintings to performances, hand-written manuscripts, printed books and now the digital era. Why is it […]
Childcare Support is Expanding – Early Years Funding Entitlement
Childcare Support is Expanding – Early Years Funding Entitlement This information is applicable for parents/carers in England In the 2023 Spring budget the Government announced new working parent entitlements for children aged 9 months up to and including 2 years old to expand on the existing childcare support for 3 and 4 year olds. This […]
Nurturing Brilliance: Unlocking YourBaby’s Potential in the First 1000Days
Congratulations on embarking on this incredible journey of parenthood! As you eagerly
anticipate the arrival of your little one or get to grips with being a new parent it's crucial to
recognize the monumental impact you can have on their future. The first 1000 days of your
baby's life, from conception to age two, hold a unique and remarkable significance. Just as
you have been carefully planning for their arrival, you can also lay the foundation for their
lifelong success through nurturing their developing brain.
Healthy packed lunches
Eating patterns established in the early years influence our health and food choices for the rest of our lives. Encouraging good nutrition during children’s earliest years of life is just one of the many ways that parents and early years settings can work together to promote the health of the children.
School Readiness
Award winning international early childhood consultant was the content developer on the DfE funded project Starting School Together – Sue shares some of her top tips for parents and childcare practitioners with us!
Dummies – the pros and cons
There are mixed messages about the use of dummies. Parents and childcare practitioners often ask me about using dummies for babies and toddlers and when it’s best to break the habit. I explore some of the pros and cons of introducing a dummy to your baby and when to ditch them.
Sounds Before Letters
You may have heard the term ‘school readiness’ in the press, there has been a lot of publicity recently for research that finds about half of the children starting school (Reception year) in 2022 were not developmentally ready (School Readiness 2022 survey by Kindred2 published January 2023).