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Enjoying and participating in physical activity is an important part of the primary curriculum - and thanks to government Sports Premium funding, each year there are new opportunities to improve how your school promotes and supports regular movement. In this post we'll be sharing our top ways of utilising this important funding to support activity for all. Our full range...

In last week's post we shared our ultimate guide to the Cosy Curriculum shed range. From toddler sheds to maths sheds, reading sheds to writing sheds and many more, you have a learning requirement, we've got a shed to cover it! Sometimes, though, you might find yourself with a little more storage than you have resources to hold - or...

We truly love a shed at Cosy. As the ultimate spot to house your well loved outdoor resources, they provide you with an ideal way to organise, store and display learning materials. While most practitioners are familiar with ways to organise indoor storage with built in cupboards, shelves and more, the outdoors can often end up at the end of...

It's that time of year again! Derby Kids Camp is back and ready to provide fantastic holiday experiences for children of Derbyshire who deserve it most. Derby Kids Camp is fully volunteer run, offering a week away for hundreds of deserving children. From young carers to those who struggle with social interaction, experience poverty or are handling bereavement, this summer...

Physical development is an incredibly fundamental part of the Early Years Foundation Stage. While supporting physical development naturally permeates through the entire nursery or school day, from outdoor play to fine motor skills, there are lots of ways to target this area specifically, too! With the exciting hook of the Paris 2024 Olympics, there is ample opportunity this year to...

We know that creating an enabling environment in the early years is key, that's why it's one of the principles underpinning the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The importance of this lies in fostering a sense of safety so children feel confident and safe to explore, play and learn. We'd suggest that you start by carrying out...

When creating an enabling environment in the Early Years, quiet spaces are a must. In this blog, we explore the need for quiet spaces and how they link to learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Why quiet spaces are important in the EYFS With more and more children being diagnosed with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN...

In our last post we shared our ultimate tips for a fantastic tuff tray set up, along with sharing the incredibly variety we offer here at Cosy in terms of the trays themselves. This week we're taking things a a step further and showcasing our fantastic range of tuff tray enhancements: think tuff tray mats, tuff tray stands, tuff tray...

If you've been around in early years for a moment, you are likely to be very familiar with the humble (or not so humble!) tuff tray, or tuff spot. Coming in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, tuff spots (or tuff trays) are ideal for young learners, allowing plenty of space for exciting resources, movement, and messy play. We're...

At Cosy we have a big heart for supporting causes local and global. Alongside our partnerships with Derby Kids Club, we also love giving back to our local community with our annual Big Help Out. On this fantastic day in the Cosy Calendar, Cosy HQ closes and our 100 strong Cosy Team set out to transform school and community projects...