Explore the power of smell in sensory engagement. Learn how scent influences emotion, memory, and wellbeing in early years and inclusive care settings.

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24.05.2025

A.S.P.I.R.E For Well-Being In Early Years | Parenta.com

Discover how the ASPIRE principles - agency, safety, positivity, inclusion, respect, and equity-support lasting well-being and help children truly thrive.

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24.05.2025

Gentle Approach To Shaping Positive Behaviour | Parenta.com

Discover a gentle, connection-based approach to nurturing positive behaviour in early childhood through empathy, co-regulation, and emotional support.

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24.05.2025

Creative Music Sessions For Toddlers | Parenta.com

Fun and engaging music sessions for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years, supporting development through songs, games, rhythm, and movement.

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24.05.2025

Friendships: Building Children's Social Skills | Parenta.com

Discover how to support first friendships in early years to boost children’s social skills, emotional growth, empathy, and confidence through play and guidance.

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24.05.2025

National Carers Week | Young Carers | Parenta.com

Celebrate National Carers Week 2025 by recognising unpaid carers in early years settings. Support, honour, and raise awareness for those who care every day.

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24.05.2025

Teaching Empathy And Compassion In Early Years | Parenta.com

Help children thrive emotionally and socially by teaching empathy and compassion in early years - key to lifelong kindness, resilience, and connection.

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24.05.2025

Sensory Adventures For Early Years Development | Parenta.com

Explore how storytelling, music & movement boost early years development through multi-sensory and joyful learning experiences.

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24.05.2025

Behaviour-Driven Development In Early Years | Parenta.com

Explore behaviour-driven development (BDD)and how interpreting children's behaviour leads to responsive, trauma-informed, and holistic child development.

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24.05.2025

Neurodiversity In Your Setting's Team | Parenta.com

Embracing neurodiversity in your setting's team: understand, support and celebrate the strengths of autistic & ADHD colleagues in inclusive settings.

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23.05.2025

Promoting Positive Behaviour In Early Years | Parenta.com

Promote positive behaviour in early years with outdoor mindfulness and meditation. Support emotional regulation through nature, calm, and connection.

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30.04.2025

Magical Baby Music Sessions: Part 2 | Parenta.com

Music sessions for babies! Part 2 of this series reveals how to run stress-free, joy-filled sessions parents love and babies can’t resist.

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30.04.2025

Learning Outdoors: Your Grab Bag! | Parenta.com

Learning outdoors just got easier! Discover the ultimate grab bag essentials for spring adventures that spark creativity, curiosity, and child-led fun.

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30.04.2025

Mental Well-Being: Supporting Little Minds | Parenta.com

Mental well-being in early childhood is the key to lifelong resilience. Discover simple, powerful ways to support little minds from the very start.

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30.04.2025

Mental Health: Top Tips for Educators | Parenta.com

Mental health matters for early years practitioners, read on for simple tips to thrive, reduce stress, and nurture a supportive, positive space for children.

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30.04.2025

Ofsted Reports: What’s Changing Now | Parenta.com

Ofsted reports in early years are changing! Discover what’s changing, how to get ahead, and why inclusion is now centre stage in inspections.

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30.04.2025

SENSORY: Smell from Dr Joanna Grace | Parenta.com

Sensory secrets unlocked: discover how to turn everyday scents and smells into powerful, inclusive tools that spark joy, memories, and real emotional impact.

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30.04.2025

“Play Matters”: Unlocking Young Minds | Parenta.com

"Play Matters" dives into the hidden power of play - discover what early years experts say you MUST know about raising happy, smart children.

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30.04.2025

Gender Balance in Early Years: Why It Matters | Parenta.com

Gender balance in early years education helps children break stereotypes and explore their true potential. Discover how small changes make a big impact!

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30.04.2025

Mental Health Support Starts in Your Setting | Parenta.com

Mental health in early childhood is more crucial than ever - discover how educators can spot the signs, support children, and create safe, thriving spaces.

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30.04.2025

Ofsted “The Best Start in Life” – Part 3 | Parenta.com

Ofsted reveals what really drives high-quality early years education - forget paperwork, it’s all about play, language, and powerful interactions.

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04.04.2025

Milk Reports Made Easy With Software | Parenta.com

Milk reports play a crucial role in tracking the children's intake of milk, a key part of a child's diet in their early years, whilst they are in the setting.

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03.04.2025

Early Years Settings Receive Free Fruit & Veg! | Parenta.com

Parenta supports early years professionals with free fruit & veg boxes this April, promoting staff well-being and healthy eating in nurseries.

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22.03.2025

Toilet Training Made Easy for Early Years | Parenta.com

Toilet training made easy! Discover expert tips, routines & hacks to help little ones gain confidence & independence - stress-free and mess-free!

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22.03.2025

Playful STEM: Spark Creativity In Early Years | Parenta.com

STEM comes alive through play! Discover how imaginative role-play sparks curiosity, creativity, and essential skills in young children for a bright future.

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22.03.2025

Fun STEM Experiments For Early Years! | Parenta.com

Discover how STEM in early years sparks curiosity and creativity! Try fun experiments that engage young learners and adults in hands-on discovery.

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22.03.2025

Building Voices: Speech and Language Power! | Parenta.com

Speech and language are vital for growth. Learn how early development impacts learning, social skills, and future success, plus tips for boosting communication!

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22.03.2025

Magical Baby Music Sessions: Part 1 | Parenta.com

Discover the magic of baby music sessions! Set up engaging, joyful activities that nurture bonding, boost development, and make every moment musical

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22.03.2025

How Numeracy Skills Shape Your Future | Parenta.com

Boost apprentices' numeracy skills to build confidence, ease anxiety & support children's learning. Discover practical tips today!

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22.03.2025

Building Communication Skills In The EYFS | Parenta.com

Discover creative ways to build strong communication skills in EYFS! From storytelling to mark-making, learn how to nurture confident speakers and writers.

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22.03.2025

Sickness and Emergency Protocols: Top Tips | Parenta.com

Sickness and emergency protocols tips you must know to keep your early years setting safe and prepared for any crisis or emergency situation!

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22.03.2025

Make Maths a Blast for Young Minds! | Parenta.com

Maths made fun and easy! Learn creative ways to teach early years maths through play, from counting stairs to exploring shapes. Perfect for little learners!

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22.03.2025

Early Years Safeguarding Reforms 2025 | Parenta.com

Early Years Safeguarding Reforms take effect September 2025 - are you prepared? Stay ahead with key updates on safety, recruitment, and best practices!

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15.03.2025

Post-Pandemic Early Years: Progress or Crisis? | Parenta.com

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, is the early years sector truly recovering? Explore the challenges, progress, and what still needs to change.

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15.03.2025

Technology How Much is Too Much? | Parenta.com

Explore the impact of technology in early years education and learn how to balance digital tools with essential face-to-face interactions for child development.

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11.03.2025

Get Staff Rotas Right With Hassle-Free Scheduling! | Parenta.com

Simplify staff rotas with nursery management software. Ensure EYFS compliance, reduce admin hassle, and keep your team organised. Find out more today!

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21.02.2025

Music And Songs For 12-18 Month-Olds | Parenta.com

Discover fun, engaging songs to support 12-18-month-old’s development! Boost language, movement, and social skills through music and play.

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21.02.2025

4 Simple Ways To Boost Oral Health | Parenta.com

Celebrate World Oral Health Day by teaching children healthy tooth care habits with these simple, fun strategies for early years settings.

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21.02.2025

Asthma: What Every Nursery Needs To Know | Parenta.com

Learn essential tips for managing asthma in early years settings, ensuring children’s safety, comfort, and participation in activities without distress.

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21.02.2025

SEND: Must Know For Parents And Teachers! | Parenta.com

Strong parent-teacher collaboration is key to SEND success. Discover how intervention, communication, and teamwork can help children thrive in early years!

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Sensory: Supporting Through Smell | Parenta.com

A.S.P.I.R.E For Well-Being In Early Years | Parenta.com

Gentle Approach To Shaping Positive Behaviour | Parenta.com

Creative Music Sessions For Toddlers | Parenta.com

Friendships: Building Children's Social Skills | Parenta.com

National Carers Week | Young Carers | Parenta.com

Teaching Empathy And Compassion In Early Years | Parenta.com

Sensory Adventures For Early Years Development | Parenta.com

Behaviour-Driven Development In Early Years | Parenta.com

Neurodiversity In Your Setting's Team | Parenta.com

Promoting Positive Behaviour In Early Years | Parenta.com

Magical Baby Music Sessions: Part 2 | Parenta.com

Learning Outdoors: Your Grab Bag! | Parenta.com

Mental Well-Being: Supporting Little Minds | Parenta.com

Mental Health: Top Tips for Educators | Parenta.com

Ofsted Reports: What’s Changing Now | Parenta.com

SENSORY: Smell from Dr Joanna Grace | Parenta.com

“Play Matters”: Unlocking Young Minds | Parenta.com

Gender Balance in Early Years: Why It Matters | Parenta.com

Mental Health Support Starts in Your Setting | Parenta.com

Ofsted “The Best Start in Life” – Part 3 | Parenta.com

Milk Reports Made Easy With Software | Parenta.com

Early Years Settings Receive Free Fruit & Veg! | Parenta.com

Toilet Training Made Easy for Early Years | Parenta.com

Playful STEM: Spark Creativity In Early Years | Parenta.com

Fun STEM Experiments For Early Years! | Parenta.com

Building Voices: Speech and Language Power! | Parenta.com

Magical Baby Music Sessions: Part 1 | Parenta.com

How Numeracy Skills Shape Your Future | Parenta.com

Building Communication Skills In The EYFS | Parenta.com

Sickness and Emergency Protocols: Top Tips | Parenta.com

Make Maths a Blast for Young Minds! | Parenta.com

Early Years Safeguarding Reforms 2025 | Parenta.com

Post-Pandemic Early Years: Progress or Crisis? | Parenta.com

Technology How Much is Too Much? | Parenta.com

Get Staff Rotas Right With Hassle-Free Scheduling! | Parenta.com

Music And Songs For 12-18 Month-Olds | Parenta.com

4 Simple Ways To Boost Oral Health | Parenta.com

Asthma: What Every Nursery Needs To Know | Parenta.com

SEND: Must Know For Parents And Teachers! | Parenta.com

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