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Vygotsky and Bruner: How Early Years Learning Theories Shape Modern Practice

Lev Vygotsky and Jerome Bruner revolutionised our understanding of how young children learn through their theories of social development and scaffolding. Their pioneering work continues to influence early years provision, pedagogy, and the adult-child interactions that support optimal learning in the first five years.

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Education May 1, 2026

Sensory Art in Early Years: Children Create Immersive Exhibition

An early years setting has demonstrated the value of sensory play by supporting children to create an immersive art exhibition. The project showcases how creative, sensory-rich experiences encourage exploration and support child development across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Education May 1, 2026

Words in the Wild: Building Vocabulary Through Outdoor Exploration

Outdoor exploration offers rich opportunities for young children to develop language and communication skills. By engaging with the natural environment and discovering 'treasures' in the wild, children expand their vocabulary and build descriptive language in meaningful contexts.

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Vygotsky and Bruner: How Early Years Learning Theories Shape Modern Practice

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Sensory Art in Early Years: Children Create Immersive Exhibition

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Words in the Wild: Building Vocabulary Through Outdoor Exploration

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Education May 1, 2026

Bringing Babies Back to Nature: A Froebelian Approach to Outdoor Learning

Researchers from the babyNENE project share how a Froebelian-inspired nature pedagogy is helping early years practitioners rethink outdoor experiences for babies and toddlers. This first instalment explores the theoretical foundations and practical reflections needed to support the youngest children in connecting with the natural world.

Education May 1, 2026

Exploring Big Feelings: Picturebooks Supporting Early Childhood Emotional Health

For Mental Health Awareness Month, early years educator Meg Barclay reviews picturebooks that help young children understand and manage their emotions. These resources provide essential support for emotional literacy during the critical birth to five period.

Schools Apr 30, 2026

Ofsted reforms: How the new school inspection ratings system works

Following the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry, Ofsted has replaced its single-word judgement system to reduce pressure on school leaders. The new framework provides separate sub-judgements whilst maintaining rigorous accountability for standards.

SEND Apr 30, 2026

Ofsted report cards disadvantage settings with higher SEND populations, analysis warns

New analysis of Ofsted's report cards indicates that early years settings and schools serving deprived communities or higher proportions of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are more likely to receive lower inspection gradings under the current framework.

Policy Apr 29, 2026

Office for Students’ University of Sussex humiliation is a symptom of deeper failings

England’s higher education regulator must rebuild trust with troubled sector after series of blunders under previous leadershipIn its brief and unhappy life, England’s Office for Students has been offered a series of challenges it has largely failed to meet. This week the latest and most embarrassin...

Policy Apr 29, 2026

University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge

A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

Education Apr 29, 2026

Early Years Careers: Standing Out in a Competitive Jobs Market

As the early years sector faces increasing competition for skilled practitioners, both employers and candidates must adapt their strategies to attract talent and progress careers. This article explores how nursery settings can distinguish themselves as employers of choice whilst practitioners develop the expertise needed to advance in the childcare profession.

Schools Apr 22, 2026

Smartphones in schools: Why the new statutory ban barely scratches the surface

The UK government's decision to impose a statutory ban on mobile phones in English schools reflects a crisis far deeper than classroom distraction. Teachers report that smartphones have become 'the tobacco of our age', fuelling addiction, safeguarding concerns, and widening attainment gaps. Whilst welcome, enforcement presents significant practical challenges for headteachers already managing tight resources.

Policy Apr 19, 2026

New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year

Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.

Education Apr 15, 2026

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.

Policy Apr 9, 2026

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

Schools Apr 8, 2026

‘Masquerading as a university’: inside the brazen rightwing plan to conquer American schools

As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, PragerU is intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatismIn the fall of 2013, a silver-haired conservative radio host named Dennis Prager flew to Texas to woo a pair of rightwing billionaires. A few y...

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