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Making Learning Visible: Strengthening Parent Partnerships in Early Years
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.
Feb 252 min read


When Plans Don’t Go to Plan: Embracing Flexibility in Early Years Practice
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.
Feb 112 min read


Why outdoor learning is still essential even when space is limited
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.
Jan 282 min read


Screen Time in the Early Years: Friend or Foe?
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.
Jan 143 min read


Children’s Books in Early Years: Using Stories to Support Language, Emotions, and Learning
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.
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Do I really need a qualification to work in a nursery?
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.
Oct 1, 20252 min read


The Journey to Becoming a Lead Teacher in a Nursery in the UAE: Challenges and Triumphs
The path to becoming a lead teacher in a nursery is as rewarding as it is challenging. While the joy of shaping young lives and fostering...
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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