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We know that as practitioners, sustainability can be something that’s tricky to implement. Our interactive event therefore looked at various ways to embed sustainability, how these might work in practice, and the links between sustainability and the challenges that we face each day. Our event welcomed four expert guest speakers, who shared their knowledge and advice on implementing sustainability throughout your practice: Dr Diane Boyd (Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Liverpool John Moores University) Stephen Mordue (Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Sunderland) Sarah Watkins (Author and Lecturer at Worcester University) David Jones (Vertical and Horizontal Markets Manager at NCFE). Watch the event here if you missed it, or if you want to revisit it again Read more

Reading and sharing stories has the power to improve the wellbeing, engagement and attainment of families. Reading to children from an early age can have huge benefits, but fewer than half of 0-2 year olds are read to nearly every day by their parents. As an early years, care or health practitioner, no matter your setting, story time can make a difference to both the children and adults you work with.  Read more

This journey into Victoria's day-to-day provides a comprehensive insight into understanding and interpreting the delicate balance in care-receiving and care-giving situations. From tackling discrimination at work to understanding the vital role of non-verbal communication in care settings, Victoria's journey helps us to understand our impact in the professional, social, and personal sphere. Uncover the physical and emotional issues surrounding people's experiences of disability as Victoria covers the holistic impact of her everyday hurdles. Learn from her experiences dealing with the complexities of the healthcare and social systems to explore a fresh perspective on the emotional backdrop and behaviours exhibited by people receiving care to help build effective care strategies rooted in humanity and empathy. As Victoria shares the raw reality of balancing her desire for control and the necessity to rely on others, she offers precious insights for carers to enhance their technique, forming a beneficial relationship based on clear boundaries, mutual respect, and good communication. Listen in and gain a deeper understanding of the need for excellent communication skills and self-awareness in care-giving encounters. Read more

In this engaging video, Louise Mercieca from The Health Kick discusses 'Working Together on Food - The Role of Parent Partnership on Nutrition.' Discover the importance of collaboration between parents and other caregivers in fostering healthy eating habits for children. Louise offers practical tips and strategies to create a supportive food environment at home, emphasising the benefits of teamwork in promoting nutritious choices. Ideal for parents, educators, and anyone involved in a child's well-being, this video provides valuable insights on building a strong foundation for lifelong healthy eating through effective parent partnership. Read more

We know that as practitioners, savings can be something that’s tricky to implement. Our interactive event therefore looked at various ways to embed changes in routine and consider the financial impact of everyday actions, how recruitment planning might help with the financial burden, and the links between sustainability and the challenges that we face each day. Our event welcomed four expert guest speakers, who shared their knowledge and advice on implementing change. Lucy Lewin - Founder of The Profitable Nursery Academy Alison Featherbe - Early Years Consultant and Trainer Janet King - Sector Manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE Stacy Mann - Early Years Subject Specialist at NCFE Watch the event here if you missed it, or if you want to revisit it again Read more