World news | The GuardianPlaying with dolls can help children develop imagination and social skills – UK study https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/18/playing-with-dolls-can-help-children-develop-imagination-and-social-skills-uk-study #Children #Barbie #Toys #EarlyYearsEducation #CardiffUniversity #Education #UkNews
‘Evil’ paedophile jailed for 24 years after abuse of five children at Bristol nursery https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/16/paedophile-jailed-abuse-five-children-bristol-nursery-nathan-bennett #Crime #Children #EarlyYearsEducation #Bristol #UkNews #ChildProtection
Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/12/children-vocabulary-shrinking-reading-loses-screen-time-susie-dent #Children #EarlyYearsEducation #Language #Society #Education #UkNews
KatieB KidsSenior Piccoli educator Nicki has been busy behind the scenes 🧵
Last week she fired up the sewing machine to create some very exciting new sensory play resources…
All will be revealed soon!
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #sensoryplay #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
This week’s Little Linguists Spanish phrase is 'uno, dos, tres, ¡ya!'
Meaning “1, 2, 3, go!”, we sing this together before the start of every song in our sessions, helping children build confidence, rhythm and familiarity with Spanish through music.
#littlelinguists #eyfs #earlyyearseducation #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
Technology | The Guardian USThe Guardian view on toddlers and screens: more reasons to be fearful of big tech | Editorial https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/22/the-guardian-view-on-toddlers-and-screens-more-reasons-to-be-fearful-of-big-tech #Children #EarlyYearsEducation #PrimarySchools #Technology #SocialMedia #Education #Society #Teaching #ParentsAndParenting #Family #DepartmentForEducation #Schools #LifeAndStyle #GrokAi #X #KemiBadenoch #Conservatives #Labour #AustraliaNews #S...
Our Little Linguists Spanish phrase of the week is Hola, '¿cómo estás?'
The children have been practising this friendly greeting throughout the day, learning how language helps us connect with others and express care for our friends.
Our Little Linguists French phrase of the week is 'Ça va?'
Our younger children have been practising this as they greet each other in the mornings, learning to check in with friends and build confidence through everyday conversation.
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #communication #littlelinguists
Our younger children have been practising this as they greet each other in the mornings, learning to check in with friends and build confidence through everyday conversation.
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #communication #littlelinguists
Excessive screen time limits vocabulary of toddlers, experts warn https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/11/excessive-screen-time-limits-vocabulary-of-toddlers-experts-warn #Children #EarlyYearsEducation #Education #BridgetPhillipson #Society #UkNews #Technology #Politics
With many of our children returning this week after the Christmas break, we’re looking ahead with hope and purpose. A new year gives us time to pause, reflect, and recommit to what matters most- creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels secure, valued, and ready to grow. We’re excited for the year ahead and all the small moments that will help build strong foundations for the future.
