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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
It is common for workers to believe that they do not have an employment contract unless they have a signed piece of paper in their possession. This is…
Helping a child with anxiety go to school Heading into school, whether it is for the first time or returning after a break is daunting for any child….
