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Choosing a nursery can feel overwhelming. Discover what really matters during nursery visits, the questions to ask, and how to find the right fit for your child’s personality and your family’s needs.

How does the language we use shape children’s confidence, behaviour, and relationships? Emma and Sophie discuss practical ways to move from control-based communication to connection-focused interactions in early years settings.

Loose parts are one of the most valuable resources in any early years setting — but using them meaningfully is not always straightforward. This episode covers what works, what goes wrong, and how to get the most out of loose parts play for every child in your setting.

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

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.

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.

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.