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Early Years Education

Why the Foundations of Education Begin Long Before School

30 July 2026

Before a child ever walks through a school gate, the foundations of learning are already being built. That is one of the most important truths in…

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Early Years Education Preparing for the new academic year

The Power of Relationships: Why September Is About Connection Before

30 July 2026

Every September, schools come alive with anticipation. Freshly painted classrooms sparkle with carefully organised learning areas. Book corners are…

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Early Years Education

Real-World Stories That Spark Student Curiosity and Connection in EYFS

22 July 2026

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), children learn through the lens of lived experience. They are not passive recipients of information — they…

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Early Years Education

Building Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Education Excellence in the

08 July 2026

Early childhood education is the foundation of lifelong learning. It is during these early years that children develop the cognitive, social,…

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Early Years Education

When Students Take Ownership: Driving Engagement Through Active Learning in

08 July 2026

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), learning becomes truly transformative when children shift from being passive recipients to active,…

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Using Light to Enhance Learning and Development in EYFS

22 June 2026

In Early Years education, the environment plays a crucial role in shaping how children explore, think, and learn. Often referred to as the “third…

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Early Years Education

The Tyranny of “I Can”

26 May 2026

Colonised, monotised and branded for the algorithm

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Early Years Education

Assess to Accelerate: Using Data, Feedback, and Real-Time Insights to Close

26 May 2026

As the academic year approaches its final Summer term, Early Years teachers stand at a powerful intersection: reflection and action. This is not a…

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From Dependence to Agency: Protecting the Most Critical Developmental

14 May 2026

Introduction: The Transition That Shapes the Learner  Between the ages of three and six, children move through one of the most important…

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How Thoughtful Teaching and Modelling of Vocabulary Can Transform

14 May 2026

Vocabulary is the heartbeat of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is through words that children interpret their world, form…

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When Students Do the Talking in EYFS: Building a Discourse-Driven Classroom

13 April 2026

“EYFS teachers are shaping children’s ability to think, learn, and succeed for life.” In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), this statement is…

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Early Years Education

Nurturing Young Readers: The Importance of Developing Reading Skills in the

24 March 2026

Every year in March, schools, families, and communities across the United Arab Emirates come together to celebrate UAE Reading Month, a nationwide…

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Early Years Education: Nurturing Communication and Emotional Intelligence

24 March 2026

In a rapidly changing and complex world, the purpose of Early Years education must extend beyond the early acquisition of reading, writing, and…

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Introducing STEM in Early Childhood Education

24 March 2026

Introducing STEM in early childhood education is crucial as it builds science, technology exposure and mathematical skills in children which are vital…

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