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Thank you @Christies&co for the invitation to a lovely celebration tonight The Dorchester. Very fancy and enjoyed the thoughtful and funny presentation from Jake Humphrey NDNA LEYF Nurseries

Receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development is a powerful endorsement of our belief that Early Years Education and Care must be a force for social justice and environmental good. Dr June O'Sullivan OBE Read more - londondaily.news/london-early-y…

The Governments policy to expand “childcare” for children from 9 months by funding 30 hours ECEC is driving demand and anxiety in equal measure. Read more in my latest blog: leyf.org.uk/news/supportin… #ECEC #Childcare #EarlyChildhoodEducation LEYF Nurseries

"Popcorn Brain" is the new digital epidemic. It's why you: • Can't finish a book anymore • Constantly jump between tasks • Feel mentally drained all the time Here's how it fragments your focus (and how to get your brain back):🧵

The recent legal challenge to the Early Years was the DfE restating the guidance that settings cannot charge for ‘consumables’, including food. This may mean more parents want to bring packed lunches. I am deeply concerned! Read more: leyf.org.uk/news/packed-lu… LEYF Nurseries

Who had the stupid idea to allow people access to their phones on the Tube? We must now endure more loud conversations on speaker phone. Is it no wonder our brains are turned to popcorn, our children have speech delays and our mental health is shot to pieces! We need calm &peace

I rarely complain here but I am shocked by the low grade customer service from British Gas. The couldn't care less attitude staggered me. Ages on website,looking for a number then a long wait and placed on hold. When did it become acceptable to hiding phone numbers ?

Are children deprived of the opportunity to play? Greg Bottrill highlights the importance of adults as loving companions, advocating for children’s right to a childhood. If this whets you appetite for more debate, listen to Greg on my newest podcast! leyf.org.uk/news/talking-e…

Across our nurseries, we see daily the impact of poverty on children and families. We stand with Giovanna Fletcher and others calling for urgent action. Child poverty is not inevitable. It is a policy choice. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

This is AI blog no.4, and by now I thought I’d be off down the rabbit hole exploring the philosophical implications of AI. But no. Instead, I’ve realised that the very tools meant to protect us may themselves be wide open to cyber-piracy! Read more here: leyf.org.uk/news/ai-cybers…

Grabbing a sandwich between meetings I enjoyed the singing of nancy longland TfL buskers. At LEYF Nurseries we appreciate the skills of the trained singers including inviting Fraser Scott from Opera North to support our conference and graduation. Music everywhere is good for us

A welcome and long-overdue step. But if we are serious supporting the most disadvantaged children, extend this policy into Early Years especially those sited in poorer communities. A nutritious meal is a right for every child! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A call from Early Education and Childcare Coalition to back NEW nationwide survey of 816 #EarlyYears providers reveals stark reality of operating losses, freezing recruitment and fewer SEND places due to rising costs from the recent Employers’ National Insurance cap increases inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

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One to read as a thoughtful reflection on the issues of communication, debate and class and poverty and how we have more in common than we think but need to corral our energy in a way that we can act compassionately and get change anchored into practice. theguardian.com/news/2025/jun/…

Show your support for babies and sign this letter today. thebabyroom.blog/2025/06/19/to-…

How can you ask BT a message about whether the work being carried out on our road on behalf of them is not a scam? There is nothing to suggest BT but who knows? The website is truly unhelpful.

Just as the ink dries on the Ofsted consultation, up pops another. This time it’s about space,but before we chase another metric, let’s pause. Let’s think carefully about what space means to children. Read more here: leyf.org.uk/news/another-c… LEYF Nurseries

Childhood obesity is on the rise and the habits children form before the age of five can shape their health for life. As ever #earlyyears is at the forefront.We support the gov’s bold ambition to raise the healthiest generation of children ever. Lets do it itv.com/news/2025-07-0…

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/brin… via 38 Degrees