World Book Day 2021: find the maths hiding on your bookshelf!

Celebrating World Book Day? Here, we share some maths that may be hiding on your bookshelf within some well-known children’s books…

Where is the overlap between learning at home and online learning?

The terms remote learning, online learning and home learning are currently used to mean similar things. So, where is the overlap?

What’s all this talk about subitising? Why is it an essential foundation for counting?

Deborah Mulroney reflects on whether we are giving subitising enough attention in our provision. What is it? Why is it so important?

BHM - The context, two books and a rallying cry

Writing this blog as someone who has worked closely with schools on anti-racism and race equality for many years and who has a mixed heritage daughter...

Get outdoors and do some maths

If you go down to the woods today, be sure of a maths surprise! Deborah Mulroney considers how to make learning outdoors fun and engaging for all ages...

Getting forensic with phonics: Ofsted’s focus on the early stages of reading

Common questions emerging from the new Ofsted EIF, and suggested next steps.

End of term top tips for Early Years teachers

It’s that busy time of year and the clock is ticking to complete a list of things to do. Some top tips for you to consider as the year draws to an end...

We know you didn’t need Ofsted’s permission to invest in staff wellbeing

Supporting staff wellbeing is an investment to benefit the whole school.

School dogs

Recognising the role of school dogs in helping children’s mental health and wellbeing.

Early Years’ managers - planning for the year ahead

Top tips in addressing the challenges of a year in the life of an Early Years manager.