It is never too early to start reading with your child. Long before a baby is able to talk or is even seeming to take notice of what you are saying, they are still benefiting from being read to. Here’s how.

EducationSarah BillinghamOctober 21, 2019special needs, early years, SEND, inclusion, baby development, cognitive development, cognitive skills, learning skills, early learning, learning through play, language development, sensory play, reading, early literacy, reading with babyComment

Top toys and games for developing object permanence

One of the key early cognitive skills that babies develop is object permanence. This is their understanding that an object still exists, even when they cannot see it. This understanding can begin to develop from 4 months and is often seen between 4 and 7 months old. You might first notice your child is developing this skill when they look for things they have dropped from the buggy or highchair. Here are some toys and games to support babies in developing their understanding of object permanence.

EducationSarah BillinghamOctober 7, 2019special needs, early years, SEND, inclusion, baby development, object permenence, cognitive development, cognitive skills, learning skills, early learning, learning through play, language development, sensory play, peekabooComment

Heading out into the garden

Children need the opportunities that exploring outside provides. Nature gives a wealth of information into every one of their senses, which in turn helps them to develop their motor skills, their cognitive skills, their social and communication skills and especially their attention skills. Gardening is a wonderful way to explore their world.