I have been contacted by settings up and down the country and overseas, with dilemmas connected to what to do and what not to do as they get ready to welcome back (some schools and settings have remained open) children and their families following this period of lockdown. Many have asked me to do an …
I listened with excitement to Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast with the Duchess of Cambridge talking about her 5 Big Questions survey; I was especially delighted when the Duchess mentioned the role that her grandmother played in her Early Years. I have to agree with the Duchess that a grandmother can be a positive …
Would you like to share your passion at an international conference in Canada in May 2021? I have been involved with the World Forum in some shape or form for the last 12 years. I have worked with several World Forum groups and this includes being the national representative for England, for ten years. This …
Next week is National Storytelling Week. Telling stories and reading stories to children is something that I am passionate about. As a family, I loved hearing a range of stories from my parents, grandparents and extended family. I would listen in awe! As a dyslexic person, contrary to popular belief, I love reading (the areas …
So far this year, I have had the pleasure of travelling to China and Costa Rica to work with a wide range of colleagues working within the education sector. Over the years, my work has taken me to many countries around the world. I have been able to share my love and passion for early …
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During one of my recent quality visits to a setting, I had lunch with the children. One of the children stated that they are having mashed potatoes for lunch. I replied: “Ooh, I was meant to have mashed potato for my dinner yesterday, in the hotel. Instead, I had sweet potato chips!” Child: “Sweet potato?” …
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There I was in the supermarket on a busy Friday morning. As I got to the till, I heard a child screaming and out of the corner of my eye I could see this child throwing himself on the floor. With a quick, experienced eye, I judged him to be about four. His mum (I assumed), …
