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Unlock the Secrets of Outdoor Play with These Forest School Activities!

38 Comments / Outdoor Play / By Kyle Clark

Calling all nature lovers, parents of little explorers, and forest school teachers! Have you ever wondered how to encourage your children to spend more time outdoors, connecting with nature, and reaping the incredible benefits of outdoor play? Today, we’re exploring the world of Forest Schools and sharing some fantastic activities that will help your little […]

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November 2019 Competition Winner

9 Comments / News / By Ashley Pether

Did you enter our latest Facebook competition to win this fabulous wooden Agility Matrix Gym worth a huge £999? Drum Roll Please! We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Facebook competition to win the wooden Agility Matrix Gym is . . . Laura Howell Please get in touch with us via email

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October 2019 Competition Winner

4 Comments / News / By Ashley Pether

Did you enter our latest Facebook competition to win this fabulous Treasure Basket Set worth around £60? Drum Roll Please! We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Facebook competition to win the fabulous Treasure Basket Set is . . . Zoe Smith Please get in touch with us via email or Facebook

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Heuristic Play and the Treasure Basket

10 Comments / Play / By Ashley Pether

When talking about early years education, the term “heuristic play” is often bandied about but what does it actually mean? How does it help young children develop? And how can you incorporate heuristic play in your setting environment? What is Heuristic Play? The term itself was coined by the child psychologist Elinor Goldschmeid in the

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Unwrapping Changes for 2019

6 Comments / News / By Ashley Pether

Who else cannot believe that it’s almost the end of 2018? Time seems to have flown by this year and here at Designs For Education HQ we’ve been taking time to reflect on the year that’s almost over but also looking ahead to 2019. The New Year is often viewed as an opportunity for new starts

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November 2018 Competition Winner

5 Comments / News / By Ashley Pether

Did you enter our latest Facebook competition to win this fabulous soft Patchwork Rug worth £79? Drum Roll Please! We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Facebook competition to win the fabulous soft Patchwork Rug is . . . Julie Booth Please get in touch with us via email or Facebook Messenger

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The Art of Decluttering

11 Comments / Setting Management / By Ashley Pether

Is your classroom full of stuff which is seldom or never used? We could all be guilty of engaging in ‘one day’ thinking – holding on to resources in the belief that one day they just might be useful. People give us things – unwanted donations – and we feel bad about throwing them away

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October 2018 Competition Winner

5 Comments / News / By Ashley Pether

Did you enter our latest Facebook competition to win this fabulous set of cushions? Drum Roll Please! We are pleased to announce that the winner of our Facebook competition to win the fabulous set of 12 home corner cushions is . . . Tina Bailey Cavanagh Didn’t Win? Don’t be disappointed! We are currently offering

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Early Years Settings: Things to Consider in Their Design

6 Comments / Setting Management / By Ashley Pether

Photo Credit: Early Years Ideas from Tishylishy Early years settings need to be a warm and welcoming environment for every child, but they also need to be functional and practical. Achieving this balance can be a headache for early years staff but we outline below some practical advice to consider when designing the layout for

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Assorted Fabric Set Competition Winner!

11 Comments / News / By Ashley Pether

Did you enter our latest Facebook competition to win this gorgeous set of assorted fabrics worth £50? Drum Roll Please! We are pleased to announce that the three winners of our Facebook competition to win the set of Assorted Fabrics are . . . Early Years Foundation Stage Bishop Bridgeman Catherine L. Spencer Cherly Tuile

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