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Welcome to our Reading Corner. Here you’ll find our latest blog posts and articles on early years education, parenting advice, and how we do things here at Tommies.

What Do Children Do at Nursery? First Steps Room (1-2 Years)

What Do Children Do at Nursery? First Steps Room (1-2 Years) What Do “First Steppers” Actually Do at Nursery All Day? Several years ago, we made the decision at multiple nurseries where we had the space, to
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What to Expect When Visiting a Nursery

Choosing a Nursery: What to Expect When Visiting a Nursery When the time comes to choose a nursery for your child, you will probably want to shortlist a number of day nurseries to visit. Most parents consider
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Understanding Early Years Nursery Assessments

Understanding Early Years Nursery Assessments How Are Early Years Nurseries Assessing Children? Assessing young children, especially those under 5, may seem unusual at first. However, in nurseries and other early years settings, early years assessments are conducted
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What Do Children Do at Nursery? Baby Room (0-1 Year)

What Do Children Do at Nursery? Baby Room (0-1 Year) What Do Babies Actually Do at Nursery All Day? If you’re a parent of a baby under 12 months old, you might have wondered exactly what your
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When to Apply for a Primary School Place

When to Apply for a Primary School Place For many parents, the idea of applying for a primary or junior school place once seemed far off. Perhaps it still feels like yesterday you were welcoming a new
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Parent Wellbeing: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself

Parent Wellbeing: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself The transition from life without children to life with children is arguably one of the greatest you’ll make in adult life. So many parents can vouch for this. But
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Early Years Funding Made Easy with ‘Funding Loop’

Early Years Funding Made Easy with ‘Funding Loop’ If you’ve previously had a child at a Tommies nursery, you may already be familiar with ‘Funding Loop’. If not, this guide explains what Funding Loop is and the
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6 Simple Ways to Keep Your Under 5 Safe Online

Six Simple Ways to Keep Under-5s Safe Online The use of technology across our society has increased dramatically, and young children are using devices at an increasingly early age. As parents and carers, the big question on
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How Long Should It Take to Settle Into a Nursery?

How Long Should It Take to Settle Into a Nursery? Starting nursery is a big milestone – for both children and parents. It’s exciting, but it can also feel daunting to leave your little one in a
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