We all know the powerful allure of a great den. Away from the world of adults, dens are worlds for children, their own rules and...
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Splish, Splash, Splosh into Spring!
It’s no secret that children love the splish, splash and splosh of water; this type of sensory play is fundamental for the development of children....
Essential Elements for an Authentic Playground
“Natural Play” has long been a buzz phrase in early years education. Ros Harker of Playgarden cuts through the jargon and explains how nature’s finest materials...
Fundraising Efforts for National Early Education
Excellence in early learning: The child’s journey from 2 – 6 years’ – Thursday 23rd March. Di Chilvers will be talking about how we maintain...
The Outdoors Plays to Boys Interests
It is generally found that outdoor play has a positive effect on boy’s behaviour and there is a move to introduce as much outdoor play...
New school playground for Carrfield Primary Academy
Carrfield Primary Academy in South Yorkshire wanted to create a playground for their foundation stage children that was not focused on equipment, but one that...
Welcome to the Mud Café… Where DIRT is the dish of the day!
It is easy to see why Practitioners have a reticence to embrace mud play. It does not appeal to our adult sensibilities and we are...
Maths Outdoors!
Maths outdoors can be tailored to meet the educational needs of all children from early years all the way up to key stage 1 and...