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It's that time of year again - Sports Premium Funding returns! Taking part in sports activities are a key part of the primary curriculum, encouraging a lifelong love of movement and promoting a healthy lifestyle. As the government sets to release the second trench of Sports Premium funding, we'd be remiss not to give you a few tips on how...

The lighter nights and milder days are sure signs that Spring at last is on the way. With growth and new life, it is full of learning opportunities we can use to inspire children in the Early Years and beyond. Although the weather in Spring can still be unpredictable, we can pull on our wellies, pop on a waterproof and...

We're loving Spring! Here are some thoughts from our lovely Emma on the wonders of Spring mark making. Spring provides us with a sense of new beginnings and reawakens that feeling of wonder at the learning opportunities the natural world affords us. The outdoors during this time can be a place for exploration, adventure and creativity which we can harness...

Spring is in the air - and there's no time like the present to get learners involved in seasonal themed sensory play. Here's a round up of our favourite Spring sensory activities to inspire you over the coming weeks! Water Play Flowers, scented water and pouring and mixing - all wonderful ways to evoke the senses while supporting children's understanding...

There is no time like Spring,When life's alive in everything,Before new nestlings sing,Before cleft swallows speed their journey backAlong the trackless track - Excerpt from 'Spring' by Christina Rosetti (Public Domain) Welcome Spring! We're not sure about you but we were very much ready for some wonderful Spring sunshine. There's no time like this buzzy, bustling time of year to...

As the promise of better weather is starting to tease us, it's a good time to think about the outdoor area provision, getting it ready for a new season. We're big believers in sustainable provision so it's less of 'out with the old and in with the new' and more of 'the old can be equally as good as the...

Valentine’s Day: whether you celebrate or not, this creative and colourful occassion is undoubtedly a great focal point for EYFS and KS1 settings. Whether it’s crafting, love heart focused activities, or just a great anchor for understanding the world, we’ve created a round up of our favourite activities over on Pinterest.  As always, head to our Pinterest page for a...

Children’s Mental Health Week takes place every February. Since 2015, it has helped us listen to children and young people. It also helps us talk more openly about mental health. Here at Cosy, we are outdoor advocates. As Charlotte Mason said, “never be within doors when you can rightfully be without”. We believe nature brings back the magic of childhood...

In this post, we'll share our top advice for nurturing and supporting strong communication language. It's a common discussion point for educators, with Speech and Language therapy an increasing need across mainstream settings. In fact, funding for Speech and Language therapy was debated at Westminster Hall, just this week! A strong foundation Communication and Language development lays the foundation for...

Have you tried light play in your setting? A simple concept with expansive opportunities for learning, light play can enhance all areas of the EYFS curriculum. In this post, we share our favourite ways to incorporate light play in your everyday. Create a dedicated light play area Set up a specific area within the continuous provision (indoor or outdoors) where...