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Neurodiversity-Affirming Nursery Environments: Practical Guidance for Inclusive Early Years Settings

Cheryl Warren explores practical approaches to designing nursery environments that respect and respond to neurodiverse children's sensory and developmental needs. This guidance covers essential considerations for creating spaces where autistic children and those with diverse neurological profiles can feel secure, regulated, and ready to learn.

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Education Jun 1, 2026

Forest School Pupils Welcome Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Young children from Dunky's Forest School & Nursery at Gulliver's World in Warrington enjoyed a special visit from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. The engagement provided an invaluable opportunity for early years pupils to learn about fire safety and the vital role of emergency services within their community.

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Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Rotherham nursery children celebrate Intergenerational Week at local care home

Children from Fun Hub Family Nursery in Rotherham visited Eastwood House Care Home to mark Intergenerational Week. The visit brought together the youngest and oldest members of the community for a special celebration of shared connection.

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Nursery Environments: Practical Guidance for Inclusive Early Years Settings

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Forest School Pupils Welcome Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

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Rotherham nursery children celebrate Intergenerational Week at local care home

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Early Years Jun 1, 2026

South Croydon nursery celebrates World Art Day with children's exhibition

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery and Pre-School in South Croydon has marked World Art Day with a vibrant exhibition celebrating the artistic talents of its youngest learners. The event showcased creative works by babies and pre-school children, highlighting the importance of creative expression in early childhood development.

Education Jun 1, 2026

Get Rocking: Woodland Surprises Support Outdoor Learning

Children across the county discovered unexpected learning opportunities in local woodlands this March. The initiative highlights the importance of outdoor experiences for developing confidence, curiosity and a connection with the natural world.

Early Years Jun 1, 2026

YOUNG AND OLD

Children from the Fun Hub Family Nursery in Rotherham visited Eastwood House Care Home to celebrate Intergenerational Week.

Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Frances Rees: Tackling the social media trend of parents filming children's skincare routines

The parenting trend of filming children's skincare routines for social media has worrying physical and developmental implications, says Dr Frances Rees, lecturer in law, University of Essex and principal investigator, Child Influencer Project

Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Anti-racist practice, part 3: True partnerships with parents

Building partnerships with parents requires genuine engagement and understanding. By Dr. Stella Louis and Hannah Betteridge

Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Fostering Independence: Supporting Children to Do Things for Themselves

Encouraging children to take responsibility for everyday tasks is fundamental to building confidence and essential life skills. This approach, central to effective Early Help provision, supports school readiness and long-term resilience whilst strengthening family relationships.

Safeguarding Jun 1, 2026

Safeguarding Alert: Reviewing Photography Policies After AI Image Blackmail Threats

Schools have faced blackmail attempts by criminals using AI-doctored images of pupils, prompting serious concerns about digital safeguarding. Early years settings are now urgently reviewing photography policies and consent procedures to protect children from image-based exploitation and strengthen preventative measures.

Early Years Jun 1, 2026

Editor's view: A safer approach to child images

After schools were blackmailed by criminals using AI-doctored images, some early years settings are updating their policies

Early Years May 29, 2026

Training: How one college has better prepared students for the workplace by replicating the noise levels of a nursery

Since introducing an immersive learning environment that replicates the noise of a nursery, students at one college are now more prepared for the workplace

Education May 29, 2026

Forest School Transformation: How Outdoor Learning Builds Life Skills and Wellbeing

A London setting has converted a woodland area into a Forest School, creating an innovative outdoor learning environment that enhances children's wellbeing whilst teaching vital life skills. This approach demonstrates how reconnecting children with nature can support holistic development and resilience beyond traditional classroom settings.

Policy May 29, 2026

Are Nursery Leaders Ready for Trade Union Workplace Access Rights?

Imogen Edmunds, managing director of Redwing Solutions, examines whether nursery leaders are adequately prepared for new requirements regarding trade union access to early years settings. The article explores the practical implications for workplace relations and what leaders need to know about their statutory obligations.

Early Years May 29, 2026

Early years pioneers, part 6 : The principles behind Loris Malaguzzi's Reggio Emilia approach

How the principles behind Loris Malaguzzi's Reggio Emilia approach put children at the heart of their own learning, and the philosophy's impact on our practice. By Annette Rawstrone

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