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Maria Morgan
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Former Headteacher of maintained nursery school, now part time EY SENCo, facilitator of NPQs and Stronger Practice Hub SENCo network. Love a cuppa and going to the theatre.
#PlayMatters #EarlyYearsSky #EduSky
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This webinar will focus on how strong emotional and social support in the first two years helps lay the groundwork for what comes next.

Book a place using this link: trybooking.com/uk/FLXT

#eyfs #childminders #earlyyears #earlyyearseducators #earlyyearseducation #psed
December 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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A great starting point for practitioners working with autistic under 5s. Read or download FREE here: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...

#eyfs #inclusion #senco #earlyyears #earlyyearsteachers #earlyyearseducators #childminders
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Sign up for our newsletter and get it direct rather than via your school or setting office! Email Gen [email protected]

#eyfs #childminders #earlyyears #earlyyearsteachers #earlyyearseducators #receptionteacher
September 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Follow these links for details.
Webinar: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...
In-person Training: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...

#childminders #earlyyearsteachers #earlyyearseducators #maths #mathematics #earlymaths #freecpd
July 25, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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Follow this link for details of each event and how to book: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...

#EYFS #earlyyears #earlyyearsteachers #childminders #earlyyearseducators #freeCPD #summer2025 #EarlyYearsSky
July 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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An opportunity for your school or setting to take part in fully funded training for 2 staff to become Lead Communication Practitioners with Elklan. Additional info on this link: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...
#communicationandlanguage #eyfs #freeCPD #earlyyearsteachers
June 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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When the education system demands things that aren't developmentally appropriate, you end up creating issues not solving them. Young children are not meant to be static for long periods of time. If we insist they are, we create 'behaviour problems' that are actually just children behaving normally.
June 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Our first online staffroom for early years SENCos in Berks, Hants, Oxon and Bucks. 15 July - 6.30-7.15pm - Gen will send you a link: [email protected]
#senco #inclusion #eyfs
June 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Looking to establish or improve your provision for 2 year olds? Our open afternoon will enable you to discuss curriculum, timetables and routines. Join us by booking at: [email protected]
#eyfs #nurseries #earlyyearsteachers #freeCPD
June 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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🌍🎈 Today is the International Day of Play, a reminder that play is a right.

🎒In a world of targets & tests, #PlayMatters more than ever. It nurtures creativity, confidence & connection. It is how children learn.
🔗 early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
#InternationalDayOfPlay
June 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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NEW! Free Worksop for early years staff - full details and booking info here: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...

#eyfs #earlyyears #earlyyearsteachers #maths #earlymaths #freeCPD
May 29, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Forthcoming training! There will be more to add - but details of the schedule on our website: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...
#EarlyYearsSky
#freeCPD #earlyyearsteachers #earlyyearseducators
May 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Spot the month I started my job at an inner London Victorian school!
#EduSky #EarlyYearsSky
April 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Sharing this if anyone knows anyone looking for part time work, mostly working from home, but needs to be within easy reach of Maidenhead!
#EarlyYearsSky
thamesvalleyey.bsky.social Thames Valley Early Years Hub @thamesvalleyey.bsky.social · Mar 16
The DfE announced another year’s funding for Stronger Practice Hubs. That means we need a coordinator to organise the training and support needed in early years in Berks, Bucks, Hants and Oxon. Please share with potential candidates!
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Thames Valley Stronger Practice Hub Coordinator - Maidenhead Nursery School
Thames Valley Stronger Practice Hub Coordinator job from Maidenhead Nursery School. Apply by 25 Mar 2025.
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March 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Seeing various articles this morning about issues for children 'starting school' but 95% plus of children are now in settings (including school based ones) way before they start Reception. Their needs are their needs, developmentally. What's required imo is flexibility in curriculum and approach.
March 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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I love The Bridge Theatre and Nicholas Hytner has done some most excellent productions of Shakespeare there. Highly recommend Richard II 😊
#theatre #londontheatre
March 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Only 2 weeks away now! Join us on Friday 14 March. Full details here: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...
#earlyyears #pedagogy #CPD #senco #inclusion #childminders #earlyyearsteachers
#EarlyYearsSky
March 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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So pleased to hear this news 🎉
February 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Spent a few half term days in Budapest. Beautiful city. Wish we’d booked for longer.
February 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Never seen a professional production of a Greek play before - so this “first” promoted a lot of discussion! Massive fan of Indira Varma who always delivers, but Rami Malek had real presence and unravelled marvellously. I really loved the music/dance elements.
#theatre #londontheatre
February 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Anyone out there in Aylesbury or north Bucks? We have spaces on this FREE 2-hour workshop with OT Nicci. Book at [email protected]
#Aylesbury #earlyyearsteachers #childminders
January 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#EarlyYearsSky
#childminders #earlyyearsteachers #training
thamesvalleyey.bsky.social Thames Valley Early Years Hub @thamesvalleyey.bsky.social · Jan 26
We’re delighted to announce the date for our spring conference, to be held at Shaw House in Newbury. FREE to childminders and settings in Berks, Hants, Oxon and Bucks. More details here: www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/se/thvy...
January 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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The Early Years Hub can provide individual support to practitioners or settings. This is free to childminders, PVIs or maintained nursery schools or classes in Berks, Hants, Oxon and Bucks.
#EarlyYearsSky
#eyfs #earlyyears
January 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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I saw this yesterday and really, really hope it doesn’t put young people off Shakespeare.
#theatre #shakespeare
January 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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This on-demand webinar is now uploaded to our YouTube channel. Share with your staff or save for a staff meeting. To view, follow the link youtu.be/vn7KBIC3eQM
#EarlyYearsSky
January 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM