The Early Years Blog

From interviews and advice from Early Years experts to activity ideas and inspirational ways to develop your practice. You’ll find it all here on the Famly Blog.

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What's new with Early Years Ofsted inspections? Your questions answered

What might Ofsted’s proposed inspection changes look like for the Early Years?

Questions Ofsted might ask you and your nursery staff

Data, not drama: How to create a positive culture for your childcare staff

Where are all the Early Years educators: A Famly documentary

The Outstanding Ofsted experts: 5 leadership and management tips

See all posts in Leadership

August 30, 2024

From Prevent Duty to British Values: how to have tricky talks with parents

January 30, 2024

How to have difficult conversations with parents

January 3, 2024

From skeptics to allies: Getting caregivers on board for outdoor learning

December 16, 2023

Sue Cowley: How to build parent partnerships that last

December 6, 2023

Early years voices: Why invite parents and carers into your Early Years setting?

November 21, 2023

Effective communication with parents and carers

See all posts in Positive relationships

February 28, 2025

Risk assessment and daily checks in the Early Years

Embracing Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing

How To Combine The EYFS With The SEND Code of Practice

How do we recognise and respond to neglect in the Early Years?

November 29, 2023

How to help Early Years educators struggling with literacy

November 21, 2023

A funded Level 3 SENCo qualification for Early Years educators, including childminders

See all posts in Inclusion & wellbeing

January 9, 2025

Famly’s 5 principles of building with AI

What is Cultural capital in the EYFS?

British values in the Early Years: what you need to know

What are play schemas and why do they matter?

What goes into a good assessment in early childhood education?

January 28, 2024

How To Identify Schemas In Play: Cathy Nutbrown Interview

See all posts in Theory & practice

December 20, 2024

Turning your observations into insightful assessments

November 1, 2024

Music inspires mathematical minds

October 8, 2024

Spooky Halloween science experiments for children

How to write better observations in The Early Years

8 Messy play ideas for hands-on learning

15 favourite nursery rhymes for young children

See all posts in Teaching & learning

Early Years safer recruitment checklist

Early Years grants and funding for your setting

‘Free’ childcare for 2-year-olds - A parent guide

How free is England’s new Free Childcare Plan for 2-year-olds?

How to increase your enquiry conversions

How parents can earn cash back rewards for your setting

See all posts in Business development

2025 EYFS safeguarding changes and Famly

New 30 hours Invoicing Rules: What is Famly doing?

Is Famly’s Early Childhood platform worth the price?

February 27, 2025

Reflective practice in the Early Years

February 25, 2025

What to look for in a parent communication app

January 16, 2025

A parent’s guide to tax-free childcare: Savings, simplicity, and how to get started

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WATCH AND LISTEN

Famly Sessions

Watch webinars and interviews with Famly's network of Early Years experts

Why don't Early Years staff believe in themselves?

Lewis Fogarty explains how focusing on “professional confidence” will bring out the very best of your staff in the Early Years sector.

Impactful music activities in the Early Years

Tasha Bretten explains why music can have a hugely positive impact on children’s development in line with neuroscience evidence.

Starting a play-based revolution in early childhood

Rae Pica explains the 4 'myths' that have pushed ECE away from play-based, creative learning, and how this shift has affected children and early educators.

See all Famly Sessions

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Guides

From Ofsted to getting outdoors, find guides on everything Early Years here

Business development

Early Years safer recruitment checklist

Safer recruitment has never been more important. Get ready for the 2025 EYFS safeguarding changes now with our free checklist.

Inclusion and wellbeing

Risk assessment and daily checks templates for Early Years settings

Download our free daily checks and risk assessment templates for Early Years settings

Early Childhood Platform checklist

Nursery management software? Parent communication app? Cover all your bases with an all-in-one Early Childhood Platform. Our free, downloadable checklist ensures you pick the right one for your Early Years setting.

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