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The EYE website is a fantastic resource for early years professionals looking for best practice advice, activity ideas and research-led features. It is designed to be user friendly, with articles labelled by EYFS theme, to help you quickly and easily find the information you need.

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Latest practical articles

Parent: Weaning wisely

What does weaning really mean and what is the best way to approach it? Annette Rawstrone provides...

Communication and language: Talking it through

This is the final article in the series introducing mindfulness, outlining creative activities which...

Expressive arts and design: My Dad, the Star

Children will enjoy celebrating their dad or special male person by a creating a a unique ‘Avocado...

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Keep up to date with Early Years News

Case for scrapping Reception Baseline steps up with new evidence-based report

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Experts, educationalists and parents say the Reception Baseline Assessment is ‘misguided’ and that these tests should not go ahead this September.

NDNA celebrates early years practitioners as unsung superheroes on National Superhero Day

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Practitioners praised for their ‘unflinching determination’ to care for children throughout the pandemic, on a day dedicated to heroes.

Nine in ten parents believe early years sector is underfunded, MPs’ survey finds

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Most parents consider the funding for their nursery, pre-school and childminder is not enough and are concerned about the impact a lack of sector support could have on their ability to work.