by Cheryl Hadland | Jun 26, 2026 | Professional Development
Every year on 11 June, the world celebrates the International Day of Play, recognizing the importance of play in the healthy development of children and young people. Play is much more than entertainment—it helps children learn, build confidence, solve problems,...
by Cheryl Hadland | Oct 30, 2025 | Advocacy For Young Children, Professional Development
A Practical Guide, by Cheryl Hadland Cheryl’s book offers a comprehensive guide to becoming a more eco-friendly setting, from small steps that can be taken to reduce waste and improve efficiency to setting up partnerships. It illustrates how sustainable choices can...
by Charli Henley-Carter | Mar 4, 2022 | Advocacy For Young Children, Professional Development, Resources
Children and majority of the youth will soon take prominent positions to shift the whole world to a different direction. Biology is on their side, time. It is therefore encumbered upon the present decision makers to cultivate our next generation of leaders to be...
by Charli Henley-Carter | Feb 4, 2022 | Policies and Standards, Professional Development
The childcare and early years education sector is a priority and it’s about time people in high places treat it as such. The government needs to prioritise our children’s educational foundation as relevant and afford it commensurate funding. Recently,...
by Charli Henley-Carter | Nov 12, 2021 | Professional Development, Uncategorized
Earlier this year, Connect Childcare launched a new blog series called ‘Ask the Expert’ – which provides a platform for all Early Years (EY) professionals to share their experiences and advice with the industry, on their chosen specialist subject. At the recent...
