Early Years Childhood Consultancy | Sue Asquith - Early Childhood Consultant

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

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

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.

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.

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).