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An insight into a new EIF Ofsted inspection
© Chris Dorney 123RF.COM The new Education Inspection Framework (EIF) from Ofsted is just about to enter its 4th month and many settings have already had their first inspection under the new changes. Parenta assessor and setting owner, Fiona Spencer, runs one of...
Ethical and sustainable Christmas ideas
Christmas - time for feasting, celebrations, meeting up with family, and remembering what the true meaning is – love, peace and goodwill to all. And then there’s presents, trees, stockings, turkey, stuffing, mince pies, wrapping paper, decorations, sixpences in...
What to do with Christmas leftovers
Once upon a time, if you didn’t buy enough milk before Christmas, and then ran out on December 25th, you’d have to endure Christmas pudding without custard, no eggnog, and black coffee for 3 days until the shops opened again on the 28th! Nowadays things are...
Christmas celebrations and traditions
Christmas is coming and families around the world are getting ready to celebrate the Christian festival marking the birth of Jesus, approximately 2,000 years ago. Over the centuries, different Christmas traditions have developed in response to cultures,...
Guest Authors
10 ways to empower children
Be presentIn this fast-paced world, it can be very easy to get distracted. We all have a million things on our to-do lists at any given moment and it can mean that we rarely stand still. It’s important for children to feel heard and valued, and a good way to do...
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Understanding what is meant by curriculum and pedagogy
What comes to mind when we use the term curriculum? A framework or document that supports our practice; The EYFS or a programme of study or educational scheme? Is it subjects like maths and English or perhaps areas of learning and development; a timetable or daily...
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The perfect musical Christmas for littlies!
This month I thought we could take a slight detour on the skills and benefits to improve little one’s musical experience and use it all to have a little fun! During my years of delivering music in different venues, some groups have preferred a more traditional list...
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