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EXCEPTIONAL EARLY YEARS STAFF Nurseplus can provide you with the highest quality temporary early years staff to provide a safe and loving environment. Many in its pool of readily available NVQ Level 2 and 3 staff have previous experience in an early years setting, and each one undergoes a mandatory classroom training course, specifically designed for early years environments. This training covers essential topics, including paediatric first aid, SEND code of practice, safeguarding and child protection, and much more. Get in touch to discuss any staffing requirements by emailing enquiries@nurseplusuk.com or visit tinyurl.com/TEYnurseplus PROMOTION FANTASTIC PHONICS RESOURCES Reading Planet Rocket Phonics is a DfE-validated SSP programme with a mission: to help every child to keep up, not catch up. Written by author, trainer and consultant Abigail Steel, the programme is available for Reception and Year 1. With Rocket Phonics, you get everything needed for reading and writing: fully decodable books, flashcards, teaching plans, pupil booklets and more. Plus, Rocket Phonics Online includes a range of innovative digital resources to bring phonics to life. Find out more at risingstars-uk.com/TEYrocketphonics USE YOUR IMAGINATION! Pyjama Drama harnesses the power of drama and imaginative play to develop children’s life skills, and its team can teach you to do the same! You don’t have to be “good at” drama or particularly self-confident to deliver its games and activities; anyone can learn how to be more playful, and Pyjama Drama’s many five-star customer reviews show just how well its simple approach works. Both online and in-person training for early years practitioners is available, as well as award-winning, easy-to-deliver resources. Pyjama Drama can also visit your setting to deliver outstanding drama lessons exploring any topic! To find out more, email hello@pyjamadrama.com or visit pyjamadrama.com Outdoor ideas Time outside is crucial to early development – it gives young, growing children access to one of the most enriching environments in which to access key areas of learning, from language, literacy and mathematics, to PSED, physical development and understanding the world. Timotay Playscapes has a free inspiration guide to outdoor play spaces and play equipment, packed with innovative and engaging educational ideas, which can help you bring your outdoor space to life. For your copy, email enquiries@timotayplayscapes.co.uk or call 01933 665 151. Teachearlyyears.com 57