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  • The Reality of ‘Free’ Childcare: What Does It Mean for Early Years Settings?

    by Rebecca Butler
    This week’s announcement about the new guidance on early years funding has been met with mixed reactions. On the one hand, it’s brilliant news for ...

  • Keeping Little Ones Safe in a Digital World: The Role of Early Years Providers

    by Rebecca Butler

    Keeping Little Ones Safe in a Digital World: The Role of Early Years Providers

    This week is Safer Internet Day, a reminder that online safety isn’t just for older children, even our youngest learners need guidance in navigating the digital world. As early years providers, we have a statutory duty to keep children safe online, but how do we introduce such a big concept to little ones in a way they understand?

    In this blog, we explore why online safety matters in early years, fun and simple activities to build digital awareness, essential policies for childminders, and trusted resources to help families create safe digital habits at home.

    Online safety starts early—let’s make it part of our everyday practice!