Digital Safety
In today's world, many of our early years children are already familiar with tablets, smartphones and other devices - whether they have their own or borrow from parents to play games, use apps and watch their favourite shows. While technology offers fantastic learning...
Keeping Your Child Safe During School Holidays
As the school holidays approach, we wanted to share a fantastic resource that can help parents and carers keep their children safe and engaged during time away from school. Staying Safe Out of School This comprehensive collection of resources offers practical guidance...
Local Family Support Programme – Strengthening Families
Parents and carers may be interested in a free, inclusive course starting locally this autumn. Wellspring Settlement is running "Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities" every Thursday from 25th September 2025 for 12 sessions at their Settlement Site on...
Final phase of childcare expansion: get 30 hours childcare – apply now
From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age. This...
Starting Reception – A Guide
Starting Reception has compiled a helpful guide for parents/carers of children starting school in September. Your child’s journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. When it’s...
Young Children and Sleep Routines
We all know that a well-rested child is a happier, more engaged learner. Here at Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools, we often hear from parents about sleep challenges with their young children. Whether your child struggles to settle down at bedtime or...
The Big Brush Club Oral Health Webinars
The Big Brush Club are hosting live oral health improvement webinars during December and January for early years providers and parents/guardians. These sessions will provide valuable information on how to support children aged 0-11 years to have the best oral health...
Potty Training
Potty training is a significant milestone in your child's development, and it's essential to approach it with patience and understanding. Potty training should be seen as a process rather than an event. Just like learning to walk or talk, using a potty is a skill that...
Oral Health
Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy Good oral health is essential for your child’s overall well-being. Here are some simple tips to help keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong: Brushing Basics Brush Twice Daily: Children aged 3-6 should brush their teeth twice a...
Digital Safety
More and more children in their early years have their own tablets or borrow their parents’ devices to play games, use apps and watch their favourite TV shows. InternetMatters.org had some fantastic advice on simple things you can do to make sure they’re staying safe...