Nursery Handover to Parents and Staff in 2026: A Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners
Handover is something that happens every day in nursery. A practitioner may hand information to another member of staff at
Safeguarding
Child protection, safeguarding responsibilities, and safety guidance for early years practitioners.
2-Year Progress Check: A Complete Guide for Early Years Practitioners
Introduction The 2-year progress check is an important part of working with young children in Early Years. If you work
How to Create High-Quality EYFS Observations (With Real Examples)
Introduction Do you work in Early Years? you will already know that observations play an important part of our everyday
20 Common Ofsted Questions Every Nursery Practitioner Should Be Ready to Answer (With Real-Life Examples)
Introduction If you work in a nursery, preschool or early years setting, you have probably heard someone say, “What if
The Toxic Trio Explained: 3 Key Safeguarding Risks
Introduction The Toxic Trio Explained is a safeguarding concept describing the combination of domestic abuse, parental mental health difficulties, and
Types of Abuse & Signs of Abuse: A Complete Safeguarding Guide for Early Years Practitioners
Understanding, recognising, and responding to concerns to help keep children safe Introduction Understanding Types of Abuse & Signs of Abuse
Safeguarding in Early Years Settings – Keeping Children Safe
Introduction Safeguarding is one of the most important responsibilities in early years settings. Every child has the right to feel
Sleep Checks and Monitoring in Early Years Settings
Introduction Sleep and rest periods are an important part of the daily routine in many early years settings. Effective sleep
What Ofsted Looks for During Sleep and Rest Times in Early Years Settings
Introduction Sleep and rest are important parts of children’s health, wellbeing and development. Early years settings must ensure that children
Safe Sleep and Rest Time Guidance for Early Years Setting
Introduction Sleep and rest are essential for children’s health, wellbeing and development. Early years settings must ensure that sleep arrangements