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Beyond Age: Planning Stage-Appropriate Learning in Early Childhood

24 February 2026

In early years, “age-appropriate” is a phrase we lean on a lot. Sometimes it’s used well—as a reminder that young children shouldn’t be expected to…

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Building a Thriving Community of Collaborative Learners in the Early Years

24 February 2026

The early years of childhood are a critical period for social, emotional, and cognitive development. Children in EYFS are naturally curious,…

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Nursery Narratives: Building National Identity and Belonging Through

24 February 2026

Tales of a Flag’s Birthday Figure 1: Colourful Rice Artwork of the UAE Flag Walking into nursery…

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Building the Foundations for Future Readiness in the Early Years

24 February 2026

“The principal goal of education is to create individuals who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”…

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The Unique Child: What does this look like in Early Childhood Education

24 February 2026

A few years ago I was visiting a large primary school with a colleague.  As we walked along a corridor a line of children came towards us meaning…

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A Consistent and Effective Approach to Manipulative Use in the Early Years

16 February 2026

Young children make sense of the world by touching it, moving it, building with it, and exploring it. Manipulatives give them the chance to turn big,…

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Smashing Stereotypes: Giving Every Child a Fair Start in Science in the

16 February 2026

Science in the early years is not about lab coats, complex experiments, or memorising facts. It is about curiosity, wonder, questioning, and making…

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Building Learning in the Early Years: How Conversations Can Change

02 February 2026

The early years of a child’s life are a period of extraordinary growth. During this time, children develop the foundations for thinking,…

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Effective Professional Development in EYFS: Empowering Educators for

20 January 2026

Professional development (PD) is essential in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), where educators play a critical role in shaping children’s…

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From Support to Belonging: Inclusion That Works in Nurseries and Early

05 January 2026

In early years, inclusion is not a separate “strand” that sits next to teaching and care. It is the daily design of nursery life so every child…

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Personalised Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage

05 January 2026

Personalised learning is at the heart of high-quality practice in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It recognises that every child is a unique…

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The Growth Mindset in Early Years: How Effort Can Outshine Natural Ability

16 December 2025

Walk into any EYFS classroom, and you’ll find magic in the smallest moments. You might see a child carefully threading beads and celebrating when one…

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The Playful Brain: Turning Leading Theories into 7 Everyday Practices for

02 December 2025

Have you ever watched a young child completely immersed in the art of making a Mess?  Happy, playful, focused. That moment is not only adorable.…

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Using Storytelling to Build Language, Imagination, and Social Skills in the

20 November 2025

Storytelling has always been one of the most natural ways for humans to share experiences, knowledge, and values. In early childhood education,…

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Adaptive Teaching in Early Years: Nurturing Every Child’s Potential

09 October 2025

In the early years of education, every child arrives with a unique blend of strengths, interests, and needs. Some may be eager to explore new…

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Quality in Early Years Settings: More Than Standards, A Commitment to

02 October 2025

When we talk about quality in early years settings, it’s tempting to focus only on checklists and compliance forms. While regulations are important,…

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Quality in Early Years Settings: More Than Standards, A Commitment to

23 September 2025

When we talk about quality in early years settings, it’s tempting to focus only on checklists and compliance forms. While regulations are important,…

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Early Years Education Preparing for the new academic year

Embracing the New Academic Year in EYFS: Nurturing Foundations, Curiosity,

23 September 2025

The start of a new academic year in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is always a moment filled with anticipation, excitement, and a touch of…

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Early Years Education Future Learning & Trends

Trends in Arabic Learning in EYFS Settings in 2025

11 September 2025

In 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a transformative shift in early childhood education, with a renewed emphasis on Arabic language…

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The New Academic Year and Why Child Protection and Safeguarding must be

28 August 2025

As we embark on a new academic year across the GCC region, it is critically important that all schools foster a culture of safety, security,…

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Reciprocal Teaching: A Classroom Strategy for Interactive Learning in the

27 August 2025

In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and independence is at the heart of learning. One highly effective…

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Nurturing Futures: Key Trends in Early Years Education for the New Academic

27 August 2025

As we step into the new academic year, early years settings around the world are undergoing a quiet transformation. What was once a sector dominated…

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GESS Talks Webinar 36 - Exploring opportunities in the K-12 Sector in Saudi

This insightful webinar delves into the dynamic landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council region. Our panel of school leaders provide you with…

GESS Talks Webinar 35 - Empowering Young Minds

The early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of discovery and growth. In this engaging webinar, we explored the innovative strategies and…

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The Role of Technology in Early Years Education: A Balanced Approach

17 March 2025

The early years of a child’s life are crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development. It is during this stage that young minds absorb…

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Movement Education for Teachers in the Early Years

17 March 2025

Despite the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain experienced by early years teachers, this issue often goes unaddressed. If you're nodding in agreement,…

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The Importance of Creativity in Early Education:

17 March 2025

Education keeps evolving, and creativity has gained recognition as an essential element in effective learning. It's not just an extra thing; it's a…

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The Importance of Integrating Neuroscience into Early Childhood Education

05 March 2025

The first few years of a child’s life are critical for brain development. During this period, the brain undergoes rapid growth and transformation,…

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Early Years Education : Creating a positive learning environment

05 March 2025

Early Years Education : Creating a positive learning environment

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Reclaiming a Child-Centered Approach

05 March 2025

In today’s fast-paced world of education, implementing an Early Years curriculum can feel overwhelming. New theories and trends constantly emerge,…

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GESS Talks Webinar 35 - Shaping the Future of Early Years Education

24 February 2025

Join us on Wednesday, March 19th, at 12:00 UK GMT / 16:00 UAE GST for an in-depth discussion on early years education.

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STEM Education in the Early Years: Igniting a Passion for Discovery

10 October 2024

Imagine a classroom buzzing with curious young minds, their hands busy with experiments, building structures, and exploring the world around them.

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EC Teachers in the Tech Age

12 June 2024

EC Teachers in the Tech Age

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7 Tips for Early Year Educators!

11 June 2024

Early childhood education (ECE) plays a pivotal role in shaping the developmental trajectory of young children...

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Embracing Inclusion in Early Years Education: A Blend of Playfulness, AI,

05 June 2024

In the vibrant world of early years education, where giggles echo through hallways and tiny hands create masterpieces with crayons...

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Well-being in the Early Years

05 June 2024

Let us explore what is well-being and it’s a very significant role in child development...

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Early Years Leadership in Challenging Times

28 May 2024

I believe being a leader in the early years has always been the best job in the education sector...

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Creating a Safe Space for Early Years Learning

28 May 2024

A safe and nurturing environment is crucial for effective early years education, fostering children’s development and well-being.

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The Importance of Staff and Child Wellbeing in the Early Years

24 May 2024

Zaina Shihabi, PhD

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A Jar Full of Emotions - Early Years Education

24 May 2024

Seeing your baby look up at you and smile for the first time is a moment that will melt your heart and stay with you forever.

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The benefits of Early Learning

25 March 2024

"Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and most of all, connected to adults and other children."

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Why Early Childhood Centres Need Technology to Thrive

19 October 2023

Why Early Childhood Centres Need Technology to Thrive

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Meaningful multilingual approaches in the EY, a case study of the Dual

19 June 2023

Meaningful multilingual approaches in the EY

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Sharing is (S)caring!

19 June 2023

Sharing is (S)caring!

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Wellbeing at the heart of our new Early Years at Wellington College

19 June 2023

Wellbeing at the heart of our new Early Years at Wellington College

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Inclusivity in the Early Years

14 June 2023

In this article, she talks about some of the more recent experiences and challenges

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Using ABA to Teach Social Skills in Early Years

03 May 2023

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of learning and behavior.

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The importance of early diagnosis and intervention

02 May 2023

The importance of early diagnosis and intervention

Early Years Education

GESS Talks Webinar 27 - The Changing world of Early Years Education

This insightful webinar covers innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen early childhood education. Our expert speakers shared research and…

Early Years Education

GESS Talks to May Zalat, Head of Education at Blossom Nursery

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