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Everything You Need To Know About Observation - and Why We Do It
by Michaela Machan
As a student getting to grips with the world of early years, the word ‘observation’ filled me with fear and trepidation. I knew it was important but what exactly, was it that I was being asked to do? I didn’t walk around with my eyes shut so why wer…
Podcast: How to practice mindfulness with very young children
Stephen and Jules chat with Julie Robinson and Charlotte Thornton from Mini Minds Matter. They discuss what mindfulness looks like for very young children, how this supports emotional regulation and resilience, and they share some ideas you can imple…
Child and Adolescent Counsellor Simmone Boyce, and Anya Edwards from o…
Simmone Boyce and Anya Edwards reflect on how settings can develop expertise to support children that suffer from trauma or consistent stress.
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