Offers early childhood education resources: guides, courses, webinars, films, support networks, practitioner tools and reading lists
Early years continuing professional development and support
Provides government-funded training, guidance and support to help early years educators develop expertise, share evidence-based practice, deliver high-quality education and improve outcomes for children
Challenging Practice to Further Improve Learning, Playing and Interacting
Useful for leaders in settings, with guidance and practical tools for observing practice, giving feedback, planning for improvement, coaching and modelling
Key Elements of Effective Practice (Primary National Strategies)
Outlines key elements of effective early years practice, emphasising skilled, reflective practitioners who foster secure relationships, supportive environments and high‑quality teaching across all learning areas
Leuven scale for wellbeing and involvement
A five‑point observation scale measuring how deeply children are mentally engaged in activities, using behavioural signals to assess involvement and support deeper learning
Early Years Leading to Excellence
A review highlighting how effective organisation, leadership and management in early years settings drive quality improvement, safer environments and better outcomes across childcare provision
Identifies leadership features that sustain high‑quality early years provision, highlighting strong management, skilled staff, effective teaching and strategies that help settings improve swiftly
Getting it right from the start: how early years practitioners work with babies and toddlers
Explores how early years practitioners apply the EYFS to support babies’ and toddlers’ learning, care and development through observations, visits, surveys and research insights
Maintaining quality early years provision in the face to challenges
Highlights workforce shortages’ impact on early years quality, stressing strong leadership, staff well‑being, robust inductions, safeguarding and consistent relationships to maintain children’s learning and development
Shares research, insights and resources from a Nuffield‑funded project exploring how to achieve high‑quality baby room practice in nurseries, focusing on pedagogy, routines and relationships
Improving early education through high-quality interactions
Explains how high‑quality interactions boost early learning, highlighting evidence‑based strategies and programmes that reduce disadvantage gaps and strengthen everyday practice in early years settings
Supports early years settings by sharing evidence‑informed best practice, offering professional development, resources and regional networks to improve quality and outcomes for children
Growth mindset in early childhood
Introduces growth mindset theory in early childhood, highlighting proactive wellbeing approaches, nurturing resilience, and supporting strong foundations for children’s learning and development
Early years practitioner wellbeing support
Offers wellbeing guidance for early years practitioners, plus toolkits and resources for managers to support staff mental health, improve workplace culture and strengthen team wellbeing
Empowering Collective Reflection
Evaluates how video‑enhanced reflective practice empowers early childhood staff, strengthening reflection, confidence, collaboration and understanding through collective, evidence‑informed professional learning
Early Education supports practitioners through local networking events, training, resources, and professional learning opportunities designed to enhance early years practice across the UK
Explores how schools use the Ethical Leadership Framework to guide decision‑making, strengthen leadership culture, develop shared values, and improve governance practice across education settings
The Disability Confident campaign is a UK government programme that supports employers to attract, recruit, retain and develop disabled people by promoting inclusive practices and providing a structured framework to improve workplace accessibility and confidence