Parenta Blog
International Day of Charity
Question: What do an ex-soldier, an Albanian nun, and an 11-year-old boy camping in his back garden in Devon have in common? Answer: They have all done some amazing things for other people, and for charity. September 5th is the United Nation’s International Day of...
Settling into a new academic year
It’s a new academic year and we are welcoming new people to our settings: children, staff and parents alike. To intensify matters, the new EYFS kicks in too. But what about the general things that you can do to help your new intake adjust to life in your setting?...
Organic September
“In the face of climate change, diet-related ill-health, and widespread decline in wildlife, the need to change our food systems has never been greater.” The Soil AssociationDid you know? There are 2,500 billion tonnes of carbon stored in the world’s soils - more...
Returning to work after time away
The last eighteen months have been difficult for all of us: lockdowns, self-isolation, furlough and social distancing are all unknown words back in 2019, yet are now in common parlance, even in our junior schools! Some industries have fared better than others too:...
Guest Authors
Nurturing Childhoods interview with Kathryn Peckham
What gave you the inspiration for Nurturing Childhoods? How did it all start? I have supported practitioners and families looking to give children the best start in life for many years. But with so much information available, the most well-meaning parent is often...
Music and self-regulation in the early years
Self-regulation is one of the early learning goals under Personal, Social and Emotional Development. The Early Years Foundation Stage suggests that children will “show an understanding of their own and others’ feelings; work towards goals; wait for what they want;...
Celebrating difference and neurodivergence: part 6
Being different is brilliant! This article is the last article in a series of six from Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Joanna Grace. The activities described in each article build up to form a toolkit for celebrating difference and neurodivergence...
