Reading together is a great opportunity for cosying up and bonding with a young child. The rhythm of a familiar voice will develop listening skills and interacting with pictures will stimulate an interest in sounds and images.
Read MoreNow scientifically proven that most of us carry a mother’s voice in the neural patterns of our brain: bedtime stories, dinnertime conversation and the chatter we heard before birth identify us. It is no surprise that a child prefers its mother’s voice to those of strangers.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again when your setting is obliged to run its AGM (Annual General Meeting). These tips are designed to help run a successful meeting which engages parents and creates a successful platform for the year ahead:
Read MoreBooking is now open for the Early Years Leadership and Governance Conference on Friday 29 November in La Mon Hotel, 41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh, Belfast.
Read MoreEarly Years Members will have received a copy of the magazine in the post. It is also available online to disseminate and share with parents and friends.
Read MoreCalling all early childhood care and education settings in the Lisburn and Castlereagh and Ards and North Down Council areas. Are you interested in participating in the Media Initiative for Children Respecting Difference Programme?
Read MoreFermanagh Early Years Children and Family Centre will open its doors on Monday 20 May 2019 at 7.30am.
Read MoreWe welcome all parents, carers and families to come along and join us at our new daycare services at South West Acute Hospital on Monday 1 April 2019. We will be holding two sessions at 1.00pm and 6.00pm.
Read MoreWYRED international project partners meeting this week with the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY), Koulla Yiasouma, discussing children’s rights in a digital world.
Read MoreEarly Years is delighted to announce a new chapter in the history of the Crèche with full daycare services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Read MoreThe Rural Respecting Difference Programme is a three year project delivered by Early Years - the organisation for young children and the National Childhood Network.
Read MoreEarly Years - the organisation for young children is offering support to settings who have received a letter from ETI identifying additional support for practice and/or leadership. We can provide bespoke support which will enable the setting to gain in confidence and skill thus improving outcomes for children.
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