Spending quality time in nature is associated with good health and well-being, which for us as a nursery helps us to meet our vision that our children becoming happy, resilient, respectful and fulfilled adult.

But the benefits of outdoor play are not limited to health and well-being. Find out why…

Ofsted are clear that assessment should not entail prolonged breaks from interaction with children, nor require excessive paperwork. So how do we gather objective evidence of the child’s needs so if necessary we can refer to, and work with, other relevant professionals? And how can we ensure that parents are informed of their child’s progress at nursery?

At Katie B Kids we agree with Mattie Stepanek that when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. But what makes a great team? And how do we support collaborative working?

As the early years industry struggles to survive juggling the £500m cut in funding in real terms, and the media spotlight on parents that are being priced out of childcare, how do nursery managers attract new educators, who will not only keep their services operational, but who will bring value to their setting?

Relationships are at the heart of childhood. In this article, we explore how mixed-age communities support learning, confidence, empathy and belonging. Drawing on educational theory and our Let's Nurture Futures™ framework, we reflect on why opportunities for children to learn alongside those who are older and younger than themselves can create richer, more inclusive experiences and help prepare children not just for school, but for life.

In the words of Roald Dahl ‘The more risks you allow your children to make, the more they learn to look after themselves’.  

Develop a resilient and resourceful body and mind.

Play is the deepest kind of learning. It allows children to be self-directed learners, who explore, develop curiosity and solve their own problems.