Effects of exercise on memory and learning
It is generally agreed that regular exercise helps people stay fit and healthy in a variety of ways, for example, by improving flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular function….
Attachment
Theories describing the nature of interactions between infants and caregivers are often attributed to British psychoanalyst John Bowlby (1907-1990). Bowlby was interested in how the quality of these…
Nature vs Nurture and the role of Neuroscience in Child Development
Nature vs Nurture There is a long-standing debate about how we develop our individual characteristics, traits and behaviours. Nature refers to the hereditary passing down of such characteristics…
Neuroscience: why it’s relevant for Early Years Practitioners
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, which comprises of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (all other…
Behaviour and the Brain: Amygdala Hijack
In our brains, a section known as the amygdala processes emotions. Activated by stressful events, the amygdala heightens our emotional responses and suppress our ability to use logic…
When to start solids
Starting solids, often referred to as weaning, is when the baby starts to consume actual food. More recently, the term complementary feeding has been introduced to better reflect…
What are you communicating?
Did you know that a human baby is born with 200 million brain cells? I find that number hard to comprehend. On top of that, these brain cells…
Guide on registering with OFSTED
HOW-TO GUIDE ON REGISTERING WITH OFSTED – CHILDCARE REGISTER (Updated for changes in 2020) As of 8th July 2020, the government has moved all forms from Ofsted Online…
How to help your child develop empathy
Defining empathy and sympathy Empathy is the ability to recognise the emotions of other people as conveyed by their words, tone of voice, facial expressions, or body language…
Looking after child who is unwell
For children being ill can be frightening as well as unpleasant. We have put together the information and resources below to help you support children who are unwell. This includes recognising childhood illnesses and when children are becoming poorly, as well as how we might care for children when they are ill.