The importance of nutrition in early childhood
A healthy diet in early childhood is essential to build a strong body and nourish a developing brain. The benefits of good nutrition for young children extend beyond the early years, creating lifelong healthy eating habits.
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How to support brain development in early childhood
As a parent, you’re witness to the incredible rate at which a child grows and changes from birth. But did you know that brain development in early childhood is faster, more sensitive and has a bigger impact on their lives, than at any other age? That’s a pretty mind-blowing thought, but the go…
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How to encourage learning through play
As adults, we tend to see work and play as two very different things – at opposite ends of the spectrum. But for children, play and work are one and the same! The first five years in children’s lives form the bed stones of their learning and the experiences that they have are crucial in settin…
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How to Be a Winner at Your Next Nursery Job Interview
Preparing for a nursery job interview? From what to wear, to what to expect, we’ve put together some helpful tips which will help you succeed.
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How to support your child’s mental health
Discussions surrounding mental health have significantly increased over the past few years and it is now more important than ever before. Encouragement to reach out for information regarding the serious topic is often shared on social media, however, this often tends to be directed towards teenage…
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Is a Nursery Apprenticeship the right choice for you?
Working in a nursery means that you get the opportunity to truly help shape and make a difference in the lives of little people.
There are several different routes you can follow if you’re looking at starting a career in childcare. You might start as a nursery or playgroup assistant, an …
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Supporting your child’s transition to school
We recognise that starting “big school” can be a worrying time for both you and your child and talking about it certainly helps.
Your child’s key person is always on hand to discuss the transition with you, to guide and support and to help make it as smooth as possible….
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Getting ‘big school’ ready with Partou
At Partou, we know that starting school is a key milestone for children and their family.
There is the element of the unknown as well as the change in routine, environment, and new people to make relationships with and build attachments to. This includes the adults too!
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How to promote sensory development in babies
As adults, we may take our sense of smell or sight for granted, but during the first year of life a baby’s senses have a lot of developing to do.
Promoting sensory development is beneficial during your baby’s first year to help them adapt to the world, as well as supporting both mental…
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