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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 3d

CONGRATULATIONS to James Smith- the winner of our Giveaway! Dont forget you can watch our new film about sustainability & over 500 more clips in our EY Video Library- why not sign up for a free 7 day trial- try before you buy! www.sirenfilms.co.uk/membership/?...
#Sustainability #winner #earlyyears

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 4d

Our new film all about sustainability made with @laurahallain.bsky.social & @grovenursery.bsky.social can now be found in our EY Video Library- along with over 500 clips all about child development. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/pricing/
#sustainability #earlyyears #newfilm #EYvideolibrary

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 5d

LAST DAY TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Win a 6 mth subscription to our EY Video Library & a copy of
@laurahallain.bsky.social book 'The Great Big Tidy Up’
To enter:
▶️ follow @sirenfilms.bsky.social
▶️ follow @laurahallain.bsky.social & @grovenursery.bsky.social
▶️ tag colleagues/ repost
#sustainability

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 7d

Have you seen our new film about sustainability yet?Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it explores so many themes including the 3 pillars of sustainability & how they embed them in daily routines, relationships & a culture of care www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sust...

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 8d

Our new film about sustainability is FREE to watch all this week. See how the brilliant staff @grovenursery.bsky.social & @laurahallain.bsky.social talk about how even at a young age, children can learn about their world and become eco conscious: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sust... #sustainability

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 9d

GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the launch of our new film we're giving away a 6 mth subscription to our EY Video Library & a copy of @laurahallain.bsky.social book ‘The Great Big Tidy Up’
To enter:
▶️ follow @sirenfilms.bsky.social
▶️ follow @laurahallain.bsky.social
▶️ tag colleagues/ repost
#earlyyears

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 10d

@laurahallain.bsky.social @grovenursery.bsky.social

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 10d

FREE to watch all this week! Our new short film on sustainability was received so well last week that we've made it FREE this week too. The film is ideal for staff training, curriculum planning or just some classroom inspiration.
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sustainability-in-the-early-years/

Sustainability in the Early Years

In this inspiring film, Author and early years expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE speaks with Claire and Sarah, teachers from The Grove Nursery School in Peckham. Together, they explore what sustainability...

www.sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 16d

What does social sustainability look like?We've had a new short film all about Sustainability♻️ Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social During Recycle Week you can watch the full film for FREE - just head to our homepage: www.sirenfilms.co.uk
#sustainablity #recycle

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The Grove Nursery School @grovenursery.bsky.social · 17d

We are so happy to be able to share this short film about sustainability at The Grove Nursery. Thank you so much to @sirenfilms.bsky.social and @laurahallain.bsky.social for helping to make it happen. It was a privilege to be part of it.
#recycleweek

SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 18d

NEW FILM RELEASE DAY! To celebrate Recycle Week we are launching our new short film about sustainability. Filmed
@grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way: sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 17d

Have you seen our NEW film all about sustainability yet? Its FREE to watch during Recycle Week- just head to our homepage ♻️We made it with the wonderful team
@grovenursery.bsky.social &
@laurahallain.bsky.social
Please watch and share: sirenfilms.co.uk
#sustainability #newfilm #recycleweek2025

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 17d

This week is Recycle Week. To celebrate @sirenfilms.bsky.social released a film about sustainability with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social
I was moved by how Sarah and @eyfsclaire.bsky.social talk about how racial justice is part of it
Beautiful.
www.sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 18d

NEW FILM RELEASE DAY! To celebrate Recycle Week we are launching our new short film about sustainability. Filmed
@grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way: sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 20d

In new film all about sustainability you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way.Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it highlights the deep commitment to sustainability which inspires both staff & children

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 23d

Its Recycling Week next week- perfect time to launch our new film all about Sustainability. FREE to watch all week so be ready! We made the film @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social - its a beautiful piece demonstrating how to engage young children in the world around them 💚♻️

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you for allowing us to film in such a wonderful setting. 💚

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 25d

Next week is Recycling Week- we will be releasing a new short film all about sustainability which we made with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social Keep your eyes peeled as it will only be FREE to watch during #RecyclingWeek ♻️ #earlyyears #recycle #Sustainability #onlinelearning

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Sep 9

Did you know its Sustainability Week 22nd Sept? Watch this short trailer from footage we took @nursery_grove with @LauraHAllain. The children are so engaged when learning about the fruit they eat at snack time, to composting and recycling.More to come... #Sustainability #recycle

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Sep 2

Starting nursery can be tough! Watch how Ava copes on her first day: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/life... #earlyyears #nursery #attachment #keyperson

Life at Two - Ava starts nursery

At 26 months we look at how Ava is settling into nursery. This comprehensive documentary clip introduces the key person approach – acting as a secure base.

www.sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Aug 5

Each year we make one of our films FREE for the summer- this year its our film about tummy time,made with the brilliant Carly Budd. See real parents & babies in action & hear expert tips on how to make tummy time fun,safe & effective: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/what-are-the-benefits-of-tummy-time/

What are the benefits of Tummy Time?

Carly Budd, Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist, is a passionate advocate for children’s tummy time. We met up with her at a Serene Baby Tummy Time class along with practitioners Sareena and…

www.sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Jul 29

Observation is vital in the early years for understanding individual children's needs, tracking their development, and tailoring learning experiences to support their unique growth. This video explains more #observation #earlyyears #assessment #planning

Observation, assessment & planning

A short introduction to observation, assessment and planning.

sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Jul 8

Pure joy running in the long grass through the meadow. The power of outdoor play must never be underestimated: sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play...
#earlyyears #outdoorplay #environment #playmatters #joy #naturebasedplay

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Jul 7

Have you looked at the courses we have? This one by @drsue22.bsky.social is all about all round development. When you sign up for a subscription to the EY Library you not only get access to over 520 rich training clips but to all the short courses as well:
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/courses/pers...

SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Jun 30

We interviewed David Whitebread many times- heres a clip from the last time we met up with him. As Aaron Bradbury mentioned over the weekend- David powerfully reminds us that play is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental need for a children’s development #playmatters
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/davi...

David Whitebread - How can you support the development of self-regulation?

David Whitebread, one of the principal researchers into self-regulation in young children, talks about how you can support young children to become self-regulated learners.

www.sirenfilms.co.uk

SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · Jun 23

We try to interview some of the leading minds in the EY sector. This is a truly interesting interview with Sir Robert Winston #earlyeducation #earlyyears #gender #music #science #play #playmatters #inconversationwith #SirenFilms
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/robe...

Robert Winston talks about early education, gender, music & science

Professor Robert Winston talks about early education, gender, music and science.

www.sirenfilms.co.uk

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