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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.

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 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...

Drawing is one of these languages, even before a child can hold a pencil or crayon they discover that they can make marks with their fingers