The importance of sharing books
Sharing books with your child A blog for parents written by Sue Asquith Early Childhood Consultant Throughout history people have told stories to share their
25 January 2024
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Sharing books with your child A blog for parents written by Sue Asquith Early Childhood Consultant Throughout history people have told stories to share their
Childcare Support is Expanding – Early Years Funding Entitlement This information is applicable for parents/carers in England In the 2023 Spring budget the Government announced
Congratulations on embarking on this incredible journey of parenthood! As you eagerly
anticipate the arrival of your little one or get to grips with being a new parent it's crucial to
recognize the monumental impact you can have on their future. The first 1000 days of your
baby's life, from conception to age two, hold a unique and remarkable significance. Just as
you have been carefully planning for their arrival, you can also lay the foundation for their
lifelong success through nurturing their developing brain.
Eating patterns established in the early years influence our health and food choices for the rest of our lives. Encouraging good nutrition during children’s earliest years of life is just one of the many ways that parents and early years settings can work together to promote the health of the children.
Award winning international early childhood consultant was the content developer on the DfE funded project Starting School Together – Sue shares some of her top tips for parents and childcare practitioners with us!
There are mixed messages about the use of dummies. Parents and childcare practitioners often ask me about using dummies for babies and toddlers and when it’s best to break the habit. I explore some of the pros and cons of introducing a dummy to your baby and when to ditch them.
You may have heard the term ‘school readiness’ in the press, there has been a lot of publicity recently for research that finds about half of the children starting school (Reception year) in 2022 were not developmentally ready (School Readiness 2022 survey by Kindred2 published January 2023).
I am an Early Language Lead Practitioner within the Every Child A Talker program with experience in supporting children within Special Educational Needs. I have worked as an early years advisor leading on fixed-term contracts with NDNA’s SEND and Literacy Champions programmes. I was involved in the Kirklees Listening to Children Project with Coram being filmed by a professional film crew and a case study printed in the book Contemporary Issues in the Early Years 5th edition.
A chance for all staff to experience being observed and answering questions and for you to practise your learning walk. I can sample paperwork and explore any specific avenues of enquiry/priorities you may have. The day ends with verbal feedback highlighting your strengths and suggestions for further improving practice and there’s an option to receive a comprehensive written report. Please contact me for a quote!