Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor I love baking and have baked with my own children, minded children and grandchildren. As a childminder, I often had parents say to me “I don’t bake at home and I don’t want the mess, so I’m glad they bake with you” I found this quite sad –...
By Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor For a long time, the type of recycling that you can do through your household bins has been dependent on where you live. New commercial food waste legislation comes into effect from the end of March 2025, and it is hoped that it will make...
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg Though there have been changes to the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) system in Wales inclusive practice is still of high importance, including using a child-centred approach to the planning of provision, seeking...
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By Zara Smith World Kindness on 13 November 2024 is the perfect time for early years professionals to reflect on the positive impact of kindness, the science positive benefits behind kindness and the important role we play in modelling it for the children we care for...
PACEY There is huge potential for using face painting as a way of supporting children’s learning, development and play. As practitioners, we need to explore the safety considerations and risk assessments associated with a face painting activity. Children use play to...
