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Mine Conkbayir and Ursula Krystek-Walton Self Regulation

The ChildInterviews | Learning & Development | Pedagogical Approaches

Dr Mine Conkbayir and Ursula Krystek-Walton Are Starting a Self-Regulation Revolution

Dr Mine Conkbayir and Ursula Krystek-Walton discuss why we should focus on self-regulation and children's wellbeing in the Early Years.

Bronagh Kathleen McGearyNovember 18, 2020

The ChildEnabling Environments | Interviews | Learning & Development

Dr Stella Louis and Julia Manning-Morton on The Power of Play

Why is play so important for child development? We reached out to experts Dr Stella Louis and Julia Manning-Morten to discuss the power of play and the impact it has on lifelong learning.

Bronagh Kathleen McGearyNovember 11, 2020

The AdultPositive Adult Relationships | Staff | Wellbeing

How Can We Avoid Burnout in the Early Years?

The work we’re doing is more challenging than ever. That’s why especially now, you need to remember to make time to rest. Ellen Drolette explains how.

Ellen DroletteNovember 11, 2020

ManagementCOVID-19 | Organisational | Policy

Lockdown 2.0: What are Early Years Settings Doing?

How are Early Years settings dealing with the second lockdown in England? We talked to four owners and managers to hear what's happening, and what's next.

Aaron HathawayNovember 11, 2020

The EnvironmentEnabling Environments | Learning & Development | Policy

Could Your Choice of Lamp Change How Children Learn?

We’re all used to using our voice, gestures, and instructions to help guide children — but you might not think of lighting as a part of your toolkit. Here’s how good lighting can mean better learning in the Early Years.

Aaron HathawayNovember 4, 2020

The AdultInclusion | Policy | Positive Adult Relationships

“It’s Only Words” – Reconsidering How We Speak about Children

Words matter, and it’s important we take the time to challenge how we use them to talk about children - and the effect that has. Dr Sue Allingham explains.

Sue AllinghamOctober 28, 2020

The ChildLearning & Development | Pedagogical Approaches

How Can We Rethink Children’s Attention Seeking Behavior?

Attention seeking behavior in children isn’t the same thing as bad behavior. In fact, our responses to it often say more about us than the children.

Dr. Tamar JacobsonOctober 28, 2020

ManagementCOVID-19 | Interviews | Organisational

Child Care Workers Aren’t at Greater Risk of COVID-19. Why?

The first major study of child care and COVID-19 suggests that all the safety precautions are working. Catch our interview with Dr. Walter Gilliam, the study's lead author.

Aaron HathawayOctober 28, 2020

The AdultInterviews | Learning & Development | Organisational

Ofsted Explain The New Early Years Inspection Framework

Two of Ofsted's leading experts Wendy Ratcliff and Phil Minns explain the new framework, what's changed and how providers can ensure they can prepare.

Marcus FoggOctober 21, 2020

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Online help centre
Collaborative product roadmap
Access to webinars
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Dedicated Customer Success Specialist
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Extra site (paid monthly)	£99 /mo	£149 /mo
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Enquiries and waiting lists	£19 /mo/site	Included
Staff Rotas in Staffing	£1/month per staff member	£1/month per staff member
Online Learning Journals
Observations and assessments
Framework links and next steps
Learning journals
Cohort tracking
Draft and review
Parent Communication
Famly Live (video chat)
Daily logs
Parent news feed
Instant messaging
Activity Library
Video sharing
Parental permissions
Sign-in screen	–
Invoicing & Admin
Batch invoicing
Payment handling
Flexible child plans
Financial reports
Automated public funding
Automated plan changes
Occupancy planning
Direct debit export
Group reporting
Enquiries and waiting lists	–
Funding loop integration	–
Payment reminders	–
Parent-requested care	–
Group dashboards	–
Nursery Management
Staff communication
Real-time child information
Staff-to-child ratios
Child registers
Ad hoc session availability
Custom lists
Accident reports
Staff attendance
Document storage
Custom access control
The safeguarding app
Staff qualifications	–

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Dr Mine Conkbayir and Ursula Krystek-Walton Are Starting a Self-Regulation Revolution

Dr Stella Louis and Julia Manning-Morton on The Power of Play

How Can We Avoid Burnout in the Early Years?

Lockdown 2.0: What are Early Years Settings Doing?

Could Your Choice of Lamp Change How Children Learn?

“It’s Only Words” – Reconsidering How We Speak about Children

How Can We Rethink Children’s Attention Seeking Behavior?

Child Care Workers Aren’t at Greater Risk of COVID-19. Why?

Ofsted Explain The New Early Years Inspection Framework

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