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Preparing for an Interview

Useful Language & 5 Topics to Consider with “The will to succeed is important, but what’s more important is the will to prepare” Preparing for

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Themes for June

We’re nearly there! June is a month that lunch breaks get slightly longer as we keep the children outside for a few more minutes because

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A Grand Stretch

International Yoga Day takes place on 21st June every year. Many teachers have added Yoga into their PE classes and those working in Educate Together

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Sports Day 2021

Last year’s Sports’ Day was a virtual one. Teachers and other staff stood in front of their Zoom cameras and led virtual events while children

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I Scream for Ice-Cream

I scream, we scream, we all scream for ice-cream… so goes the song written in 1927 by Howard Johnson, Billy Moll, and Robert A. King.

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April Goodies

With all the bad news and media attention around the change to the vaccination schedule, we thought you’d be interested in some good news so

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Sensory Bags

Sensory bags are a cheap and fun way to engage the senses and develop language skills. How to Make a Sensory Bag Choose a non-see

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Sensory Bins

A sensory bin/tray is a container filled with themed items that provide a calming activity and the opportunity to learn through exploration whilst engaging the

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Building Towers

Building Towers Aids Development in the Following Areas: Motor skills & spatial awareness Problem solving, critical thinking, scientific & mathematical skills  Self-expression & creativity Interaction &

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