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?

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

Where are all the Early Years educators: A Famly documentary

December 7, 2023

Finding Your Edge: The importance of knowing your leadership style

August 11, 2023

Should you aim for accreditations in your early years setting?

See all posts in Leadership

August 30, 2024

9 tips for perfect partnerships with parents and carers

January 30, 2024

How to have difficult conversations with parents

December 4, 2023

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

November 22, 2023

Effective communication with parents and carers

Talking to parents and carers about child development

Ofsted and your child's nursery

See all posts in Positive relationships

February 11, 2025

Risk assessment and daily checks in the Early Years

November 22, 2023

Embracing Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing

November 20, 2023

How to help Early Years educators struggling with literacy

November 17, 2023

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

September 26, 2023

A spotlight on ADHD in the Early Years

September 25, 2023

How do we recognise and respond to physical abuse in the early years?

See all posts in Inclusion & wellbeing

Water play in the Early Years

January 9, 2025

Famly’s 5 principles of building with AI

What are play schemas and why do they matter?

The early years is not preparation for ‘real’ education

October 10, 2022

What goes into a good assessment in early childhood education?

The Famly Interview: Marina Robb and Jon Cree

See all posts in Theory & practice

October 30, 2024

Music inspires mathematical minds

Turning your observations into insightful assessments

10 shaving foam activities for preschoolers

November 22, 2023

How music and movement promote language and literacy development in the Early Years

Unlocking Children’s Potential Through Music

10 obstacle courses for any occasion in early education

See all posts in Teaching & learning

Early Years safer recruitment checklist

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

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

How parents can earn cash back rewards for your setting

How to audit your Early Years setting's social media

Get set for September: the 3 keys to avoiding a dip in occupancy

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 6, 2025

Reflective practice in the Early Years

February 5, 2025

What to look for in a parent communication app

January 31, 2025

The end of EYFS tracking: why EY software needs to change

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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.

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Longer reads

Guides

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

Positive relationships

All about me

'All about me' forms are a great way to learn about new starters and the people in their lives. From favourites to fears to family to feeding, our template covers it all.

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

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