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IN THIS ISSUE...

06 Adam Marycz

It’s time we challenge and reform ‘British values’

07 Julia Maria Gouldsboro

It’s time we reclaim ‘British values’

08 Aaron Bradbury

The new Level 5

10 News analysis

Time to refocus on the children

FEATURES 14 Sector insight

At what cost?

34 Curriculum

The ‘hidden curriculum’

37 Mental health

The pandemic and children’s wellbeing

FOCUS 29 Practitioner and workplace wellbeing Reflective questions around wellbeing and example case studies

REGULARS 12 Letters

Practitioners’ self-worth

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ANGELS

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: ALEX DEVER

COVER

18 Inspection

The learning walk

22 Lessons from a pandemic

Practitioner resilience

24 Leadership

The wellbeing of leaders

26 Behaviour

Re-framing and managing conflict

21 Diary of an early years teacher

In good hands

40 Book reviews

Focusing on mental health, resilience, a sense of calm and reflection

42 Getting to know you

We welcome Adam Marycz, early years teacher, manager and early childhood advocate: @adameyleader

POSTER: Practitioner wellbeing How do we ensure the wellbeing of our staff team?

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PRACTICAL SUPPLEMENT S2 Communication and language Communicating through rhyme: Exploring traditional nursery rhymes S4 Physical development

Whizz, Bang, Whoosh! Explore all things fireworks S6 PSED

Coping with change: Support children in dealing with changes S8 Literacy

Journeying through the night: Discover night-time through stories and discussion S10 Maths

That’s the shape of it! Explore the best books for shape, space and measure S12 Understanding the world Bringing the outside in – leaves: Discover autumn indoors S14 Expressive arts and design Making musical instruments: Discover new ways of creating music S16 Parent

Oral health: Support good oral health early www.earlyyearseducator.co.uk

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