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This Earth Day, we are celebrating the power of outdoor play with the XL Polydron and Giant Octoplay sets in Natural Colours. Made from 100% recycled plastic, these open-ended construction sets are the perfect way to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them and encourage conversations about the environment!

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They notice the colour of the sky, the feel of grass under their feet, the bugs crawling on the pavement, and the sound of birds singing in the morning. Earth Day is a beautiful opportunity to tap into that curiosity and start meaningful conversations about caring for our planet.

Mathematics can be an exciting adventure when approached with creativity and the right tools. For this episode of The Spotlight were looking at the Interactive Adding Machine. A hands-on, visually engaging learning tool that transforms abstract math concepts into concrete experiences. Carefully designed with three vertical posting pipes and symbol blocks, this wooden structure allows children to physically "post" numbers and operations, helping them develop a deeper understanding of arithmetic.

If you have recently received the fantastic news that you’ve been awarded funding to open a brand-new school-based nursery, you're probably buzzing with ideas and possibilities. The Department for Education (DfE) School-Based Nursery grant offers a wonderful opportunity to bring to life a nurturing, vibrant, and educational environment right within your school grounds.

Within the world of Special Educational Needs, we talk a lot about children’s sensory systems and how we need to support our children to regulate themselves in order for them to be able to engage with the opportunities and activities around them. 

Ramadan is a very special time of year for Muslims around the world. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is the month in which the Qur'an began to be revealed.

Welcome back to The Spotlight, where we showcase standout resources designed to inspire learning and creativity! This time, we’re exploring the magic of our Chunky Glitter Tuff Tray Mats—a dazzling way to enhance sensory play, themed learning, and hands-on exploration.

Let’s be honest, when it comes to classroom resources, exercise books don’t always get the spotlight. They're not as exciting as a new interactive whiteboard or as attention-grabbing as a box of brand-new felt tips. Yet, these humble books are where the magic happens, the place where ideas are born, mistakes are made (and corrected), and where your students' progress is recorded, page by page.

But with so many options available, how do you pick the right exercise books for your school? Fear not! Here’s a handy guide to ensure your cupboards are stocked with the best books to suit every subject, student, and scribble.

Play is such an important part of children’s development and there is an abundance of research telling us why it’s important, what our children learn through play and how play supports holistic development as a child progresses through childhood.

Forest School is a unique child led learning approach that takes place in nature, encouraging children to explore the natural world through hands on experiences in a woodland environment, on a regular basis.