This section is for blogs on a range of subjects of interest to members. 

• Eight reasons why the "reformed" EYFS Statutory Framework is unfit for purpose and two reasons to review the EYFS, by Helen Moylett and Nancy Stewart, 9 July 2020

• Working in "bubbles" at Oaklands Nursery, by Sara Bailey, 6 July 2020

• Black Lives Matter and World Refugee Week 2020, by Vicky Hutchin, 18 June 2020

• A once in a lifetime opportunity: why now is the time for outdoor learning by Kathryn Solly, 05 June 2020

• Sharing home learning at a distance – loving home learning in lockdown by David Yates, 21 May 2020

• Helping parents support learning at home: workshops, apps and more! by Kathy Sylva and Fiona Jelley, 19 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)
• Suggestions for reflective CPD activity by Chris Pascal and Tony Bertram, 18 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)
• How to cope with change that you didn't ask for, from Helen Moylett, 15 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)
• Family Literacy Research and Home Learning by Professor Cathy Nutbrown, 14 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)
• How can our interactions with the children help or hinder their creativity and critical thinking? by Bernadette Duffy, 13 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)
• Early years teachers and practitioners working in a time of lockdown: accounts from the frontline, by Peter Elfer, 12 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)
• The unequal impacts of COVID-19 by Naomi Eisenstadt, 11 May 2020 (Part of a series from our Vice Presidents)

• Time for a Key Stage 1 which is developmentally appropriate? by Julie Fisher, 7 May 2020

• Returning to and starting school in 2020, by Karen Wickett, 30 April 2020

• The Unique Child in a Unique Time, by Leslie Patterson, 23 April 2020

• How Castle Kindergarten is supporting home learning, by Kay Rooks, 16 April 2020

• Home schooling, by Dr Verity Campbell-Barr, 30 March 2020

• Loving books together at home by Cathy Gunning, 19 March 2020

• Twelve links for supporting home learning: early years and primary by Cathy Gunning, 18 March 2020

• The Big Questions of Early Childhood: Thoughts on the Duchess of Cambridge's "Big 5" By Verity Campbell- Barr, Cathy Nutbrown and Beatrice Merrick, 23 January 2020

• Development Does Matter... by Di Chilvers, 2 December 2019

• Supporting Practice, Inspiring Pedagogy by Cathy Gunning, 17 September 2019

• Feeling Fascinating - supporting a sense of self through drawing and talking by Barnet Early Years Alliance by Kelly Brooker and Carrie Brown, 1 July 2019 

• “… and parents are a child’s first and best teacher" by Cathy Nutbrown, 10 April 2019

• Ofsted’s thinking on Cultural Capital - some concerns and questions by Helen Moylett, 20 March 2019

• Outside in all weathers by Kathryn Solly, 4 February 2019

• Top pedagogical picks for summer revitalisation by Cathy Gunning, 30 July 2018

• Five top pedagogical picks for half term by Cathy Gunning, 7 February 2018

• Being Bold in 2018 by Di Chilvers, 5 January 2018

• Ten links for pedagogical reflection, rest and rejuvenation by Cathy Gunning, 21 July 2017

• Fascinating Finn and a pedagogy of possibilities guest blog by Kelly Brooker, deputy of a federation of nursery schools, 23 June 2017

• Reflecting on Gopnik's play being "an act of spontaneous exuberance" by Cathy Gunning, 28 April 2017

• Cursive writing: what you need to know by Cathy Gunning, 24 March 2017
• Creating with clay by Rachel Keeling Nursery School and Cathy Gunning, 3 February 2017
• Finding time to talk about teaching by Cathy Gunning, 27 January 2017
• The power of picture books, We're Going on a Bear Hunt's downhearted bear by Cathy Gunning, 13 January 2017
• Early years teaching is admirable not aimless by Cathy Gunning, 9 January 2017
• When I have no voice who will listen? by Cathy Gunning, 2 December 2016
• How listening with empathy can help to heal children's brains by Cathy Gunning, 24 November 2016

• Interacting, intervening or interfering? by Cathy Gunning, 18 November 2016

• Is the crying telling us something? by Cathy Gunning, 4 November 2016

• Giving freedom, time and space in self chosen play can surprise you by Cathy Gunning, 21 October 2016

• Academisation and the future of nursery schools by Beatrice Merrick, 22 March 2016

• Auditory Environments – enhancing or detracting the learning environment? by Nicola Burke, 10 March 2016

• Children or pupils: does it matter? by Lesley Staggs, Tony Bertram, Chris Pascal and Helen Moylett, 22 February 2016 
• Be Prepared! Advice for the Headteachers and Governors of Maintained Nursery Schools   by Kathryn Solly, 8 July 2014

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