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Risky play supports confidence, resilience, and problem-solving. Learn the difference between risk and hazards, how risky play works in early years settings, and how to explain its benefits to parents.

Discover practical ways to reassure parents about learning in your Early Years setting. Learn how to make play-based learning visible, strengthen parent partnerships, and confidently explain your pedagogy.

In this episode of Eyes On Us, Emma and Sophie explore the difference between giving up on a plan and embracing flexibility in Early Years settings. Discover why responsive, dynamic practice leads to stronger learning outcomes for children.

Outdoor learning doesn’t require large green spaces. In this Eyes On Us podcast episode, explore why outdoor learning remains essential in urban early years settings and how practitioners can support movement, risk, and well-being even when space is limited.

Is screen time helpful or harmful in Early Years practice? Emma and Sophie explore when screens can support learning, communication, and connection — and when they become unhelpful.

In this Eyes On Us episode, Emma and Sophie explore how carefully chosen children’s books support language development, emotional understanding, and meaningful learning in Early Years settings across the UAE.

Learn how schema play supports children’s thinking and development in Early Years settings, and how understanding schemas can improve everyday practice.

Discover what play-based learning really looks like and how it builds concentration, motivation, resilience and independence in Early Years settings.

A strong training culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s something leaders shape intentionally — through daily decisions, clear expectations, and a shared commitment to reflective practice.

Should parents and staff ask about a nursery’s training priorities? In Episode 5 of Eyes On Us, Emma and Sophie explain why CPD is essential for quality Early Years practice.

If you’ve ever left a training day feeling genuinely inspired — the kind where ideas start flowing before you’re even back in your setting — it probably wasn’t just because of the slides or handouts. It was because of the people around you.

In Early Years education, collaboration isn’t just a nice idea — it’s how the sector grows stronger. Find out why why collaboration and connection matter more than competition.

Start with Purpose Before signing up for another training, ask yourself why you’re doing it. Are you looking to strengthen an area of your practice? Build confidence in leadership? Support specific needs in your classroom? Purpose-led CPD always has more impact because it connects directly to your daily challenges and goals. Look for Connection, Not Just Content A good CPD session doesn’t just deliver information — it creates connection. Whether it’s live online or in person

Every educator knows the feeling — signing up for a CPD session, showing up with good intentions, and walking away unsure what you actually learned. Time is precious, and the best professional development should make it worth every minute.

If you love working with children, early years education can be one of the most rewarding careers — but it’s also one that requires...

Working in a nursery often looks effortless from the outside — caring for children, supporting their learning, keeping things running smoothly. But behind every confident practitioner is knowledge, training, and a qualification that ensures they can do the job to a professional standard.

When you step into a classroom full of young children, you know instantly: no two days are the same. Children change quickly. Research...

Welcome to the very first episode of Eyes On Us , our new vlog series at QuEST. In this series, Emma and Sophie — the directors of QuEST...

If you're at a crossroads in your early years career, wondering what qualification to go for next, you're not alone. While both CACHE...

Starting a career in early years education or looking to advance your skills? Achieving a level 3 childcare qualification is a fantastic...