Discover the story of Blue-Bot, our popular TTS designed programmable robot, created to engage young learners in coding and programming. Learn how Blue-Bot helped to deliver the new computing curriculum, making learning programming skills fun and accessible to young children. Read more

In this blog we explore using re-wood and re-plastic resources to help Maths count in supporting you to cut your school's waste and doing your bit for the environment. Read more

In this blog, Brookfield Primary School discuss the resources they used to create a sensory space and some of the learning opportunities. Read more

Want to find out more about sensory movement breaks? Read this blog to discover what they are, why we need them and some practical examples of sensory movement breaks. Read more

Looking for versatile resources that help children to learn about and regulate their behaviours, feelings and emotions? Join the SENsible SENCO to find out more about the Calming Cat and Calming Kittens. Read more

There are many things you can use a sensory tent for that go beyond the obvious. Read on to find out more and get some ideas. Read more

Looking to create a baby room in your early years setting? Creating a baby room requires a lot of thought and planning. It needs to be a safe and welcoming space with high quality and versatile resources. This blog highlights some of the things to consider such as the children's needs, layout and learning opportunities. Read more

In this blog we explore what the PE & Sport Premium is and offer some ideas to help you make the most out of the funding. Read more

The toddler room is often where children start to walk. Read this blog by Sal McKeown to explore ways of developing gross motor skills in the toddler room. Read more

Acrylic paints are a versatile and vibrant medium perfect for classroom projects. They dry quickly, are easy to clean up, and can be used on a variety of surfaces. If you're a specialist art teacher or simply a class teacher looking to incorporate more creativity into your classroom, there are countless ways to use acrylic paints. This blog will explore various acrylic paint ideas, tips for using acrylic paint in your classroom, and even some fun projects to get you started! Read more

Knowing and understanding the nature of times tables is an essential skill in mathematics and is an important part of mastery. Not having quick recall can impede progress in many other mathematical processes as children progress through school. Read more

Read this blog by Rachel Gelder and Pamela Hanigan to find out how creating a 'Help Yourself Box' can help all our children become independent learners. Read more

Read this blog to find out more about circle time and to get some ideas to try with your children in Early Years. Read more

Books Beyond Words explain the amazing impact that word free stories can have on supporting young people's mental health and with helping them to understand a range of different, potentially challenging situations. Read more

School stationery is more than just paper and pens. It’s the toolkit that helps children stay organised, be creative and succeed in their learning journey. Whether you're a pupil, parent or teacher, understanding what makes up a complete set of school stationery can make a huge difference in feeling prepared and ready for the school year. Read more

In this blog, Dr. Sharon Colilles explores the importance of representation in the Early Years and how this can be achieved through play. Read more