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Children are amazing and so unique, and the educator’s job is never straightforward! Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for all teachers, and we have collected an abundance of information to support you.

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Children are amazing and so unique, and the educator’s job is never straightforward! Continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for all teachers, and we have collected an abundance of information to support you.

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Articles from thought leaders on a broad range of issues.
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Booklets and DVDs that can be used for your in-house CPD.
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Finished wreath hanging with red ribbon
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How to make a Christmas wreath with children
Use natural loose parts, glue and cardboard for this simple Christmas craft. Hang up the finished wreath as a door or wall decoration, or place a jar candle in the middle for an attractive table centre.
Irene in wheelchair with Pixie in lap
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Learning from intergenerational practice
Pixie sits happily with Irene to enjoy lunch together. They are in their own world, absorbed by each other and beautifully attuned – a partnership of equals. Pixie is 14 months old and Irene 97 years young, born nearly a century apart.
Girl and teacher smiling at the rain
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Resiliency
Resiliency reminds me of the pop-up doll I had as a child. It was egg-shaped, full of air, and had a rounded bottom that was weighted. I could push it over and it would always pop back up again. But the full experience of resiliency is…
Child creating a nature mandala
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Nature patterns with loose parts
Autumn’s the time when natural loose parts are easy to find in your outdoor area, garden or local park. Take buckets or bags and fill them with conkers, acorns, beech nuts, the last flowers, coloured leaves, pine cones or pebbles. Allow…
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Portrait of Friedrich Froebel on the background of the village of Keilhau
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Friedrich Froebel
What was life like before ‘childhood’ existed? Children worked in mines and factories; nobody celebrated birthdays, and by the age of seven children were considered adults. Then along came Friedrich Froebel.
Three children playing with wooden blocks in construction corner
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Building blocks? Brilliant!
Block play opens a doorway to discovery of math, technology, engineering, design and even architecture.
Beautifully arranged nursery room
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Creating indoor environments for young children
A good early childhood environment supports play, hands-on-learning and whole child development.
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A teacher's commission
A teacher's job is super-human...to practice the draining act of forgiveness a hundred times a day.