Support school readiness with practical tips for a smooth transition to school, especially for children with SEN. Help your child start school with confidence.

Parenta | Working together for our children

25.06.2025

SENSORY: Sound | Parenta.com

Discover the difference between 'sensory' and truly SENSORY sound. Learn how thoughtful auditory experiences can enrich and include all children.

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25.06.2025

How To Set And Track Child Development Goals | Parenta.com

Explore how to set and track short- and long-term child development goals in early years, supporting every child’s growth with tailored tools and observations.

Parenta | Working together for our children

25.06.2025

Early Years Maths: Storytelling & Sensory Play | Parenta.com

Discover playful, inclusive ways to build early years maths skills through sensory play, storytelling, and experiences that spark curiosity and confidence.

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25.06.2025

Importance Of Sleep Patterns In Early Years | Parenta.com

Sleep is vital for child development, behaviour, and learning. Discover how early years settings can support healthy sleep patterns during times of change.

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24.06.2025

Encouraging Self-Care For Toddlers | Parenta.com

Help toddlers build confidence and independence with self-care skills like dressing, eating and hygiene, keeping safety, respect and EYFS best practice in mind.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.06.2025

EYFS Changes Coming In September 2025 | Parenta.com

EYFS CHANGES ARE COMING! Learn how the updates support child development, improve safeguarding, and help your setting stay compliant and confident.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.06.2025

What Does School Readiness Really Mean? | Parenta.com

What does school readiness really mean? Explore why the term is often misunderstood, how it's measured, and why a child-centred approach matters most.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.06.2025

Helping Children On Plastic Bag Free Day | Parenta.com

Help children understand plastic pollution this Plastic Bag Free Day with simple eco activities, storytelling and ideas for home and early years settings.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.06.2025

Stories For Nurturing Values In Your Setting | Parenta.com

Bring universal values to life in your setting with five engaging stories that nurture kindness, respect, empathy, and care for others and the environment.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.06.2025

Toddler Music Sessions: Part 12 | Parenta.com

Playful music sessions for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Songs, games & movement activities that build confidence, independence & emotional awareness.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.06.2025

Regulating Emotions With Music & Movement | Parenta.com

Regulating emotions is a crucial aspect of a child's development! Explore calming, inclusive, sensory-rich ways to help every child feel safe and seen.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

24.05.2025

Sensory: Supporting Through Smell | Parenta.com

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

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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

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

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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.

Parenta | Working together for our children

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

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

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

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

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

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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School Readiness: A Guide For Parents | Parenta.com

SENSORY: Sound | Parenta.com

How To Set And Track Child Development Goals | Parenta.com

Early Years Maths: Storytelling & Sensory Play | Parenta.com

Importance Of Sleep Patterns In Early Years | Parenta.com

Encouraging Self-Care For Toddlers | Parenta.com

EYFS Changes Coming In September 2025 | Parenta.com

What Does School Readiness Really Mean? | Parenta.com

Helping Children On Plastic Bag Free Day | Parenta.com

Stories For Nurturing Values In Your Setting | Parenta.com

Toddler Music Sessions: Part 12 | Parenta.com

Regulating Emotions With Music & Movement | Parenta.com

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

Sensory Adventures For Early Years Development | Parenta.com

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

Creative Music Sessions For Toddlers | Parenta.com

Sensory: Supporting Through Smell | Parenta.com

Gentle Approach To Shaping Positive Behaviour | Parenta.com

National Carers Week | Young Carers | Parenta.com

Neurodiversity In Your Setting's Team | Parenta.com

Behaviour-Driven Development In Early Years | Parenta.com

Teaching Empathy And Compassion In Early Years | Parenta.com

Promoting Positive Behaviour In Early Years | Parenta.com

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

SENSORY: Smell from Dr Joanna Grace | Parenta.com

Mental Health Support Starts in Your Setting | Parenta.com

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

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

Magical Baby Music Sessions: Part 2 | Parenta.com

Learning Outdoors: Your Grab Bag! | Parenta.com

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

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

Mental Health: Top Tips for Educators | Parenta.com

Milk Reports Made Easy With Software | Parenta.com

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

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

Fun STEM Experiments For Early Years! | Parenta.com

How Numeracy Skills Shape Your Future | Parenta.com

Sickness and Emergency Protocols: Top Tips | Parenta.com

Building Communication Skills In The EYFS | Parenta.com

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