FREE to watch all this week! Our new short film on sustainability was received so well last week that we've made it FREE this week too. The film is ideal for staff training, curriculum planning or just some classroom inspiration. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sustainability-in-the-early-years/

What does social sustainability look like?We've had a new short film all about Sustainability♻️ Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social During Recycle Week you can watch the full film for FREE - just head to our homepage: www.sirenfilms.co.uk #sustainablity #recycle

We are so happy to be able to share this short film about sustainability at The Grove Nursery. Thank you so much to @sirenfilms.bsky.social and @laurahallain.bsky.social for helping to make it happen. It was a privilege to be part of it. #recycleweek

Have you seen our NEW film all about sustainability yet? Its FREE to watch during Recycle Week- just head to our homepage ♻️We made it with the wonderful team @grovenursery.bsky.social & @laurahallain.bsky.social Please watch and share: sirenfilms.co.uk #sustainability #newfilm #recycleweek2025

This week is Recycle Week. To celebrate @sirenfilms.bsky.social released a film about sustainability with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social I was moved by how Sarah and @eyfsclaire.bsky.social talk about how racial justice is part of it Beautiful. www.sirenfilms.co.uk

NEW FILM RELEASE DAY! To celebrate Recycle Week we are launching our new short film about sustainability. Filmed @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way: sirenfilms.co.uk

In new film all about sustainability you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way.Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it highlights the deep commitment to sustainability which inspires both staff & children

Its Recycling Week next week- perfect time to launch our new film all about Sustainability. FREE to watch all week so be ready! We made the film @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social - its a beautiful piece demonstrating how to engage young children in the world around them 💚♻️

Next week is Recycling Week- we will be releasing a new short film all about sustainability which we made with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social Keep your eyes peeled as it will only be FREE to watch during #RecyclingWeek ♻️ #earlyyears #recycle #Sustainability #onlinelearning

Did you know its Sustainability Week 22nd Sept? Watch this short trailer from footage we took @nursery_grove with @LauraHAllain. The children are so engaged when learning about the fruit they eat at snack time, to composting and recycling.More to come... #Sustainability #recycle

Starting nursery can be tough! Watch how Ava copes on her first day: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/life... #earlyyears #nursery #attachment #keyperson

Each year we make one of our films FREE for the summer- this year its our film about tummy time,made with the brilliant Carly Budd. See real parents & babies in action & hear expert tips on how to make tummy time fun,safe & effective: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/what-are-the-benefits-of-tummy-time/

Observation is vital in the early years for understanding individual children's needs, tracking their development, and tailoring learning experiences to support their unique growth. This video explains more #observation #earlyyears #assessment #planning

Pure joy running in the long grass through the meadow. The power of outdoor play must never be underestimated: sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play... #earlyyears #outdoorplay #environment #playmatters #joy #naturebasedplay

Have you looked at the courses we have? This one by @drsue22.bsky.social is all about all round development. When you sign up for a subscription to the EY Library you not only get access to over 520 rich training clips but to all the short courses as well: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/courses/pers...

We interviewed David Whitebread many times- heres a clip from the last time we met up with him. As Aaron Bradbury mentioned over the weekend- David powerfully reminds us that play is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental need for a children’s development #playmatters www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/davi...

We try to interview some of the leading minds in the EY sector. This is a truly interesting interview with Sir Robert Winston #earlyeducation #earlyyears #gender #music #science #play #playmatters #inconversationwith #SirenFilms www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/robe...

Baby brain development is complex and fascinating - check out this video about how experience shapes the brain: sirenfilms.co.uk/library/how-... #earlydevelopment #neurons #earlyyears #development #babies

Are you looking for affordable, flexible learning? Have you got a limited PD budget? Why not give our early years video library a trial for free? Gain access to over 500 training clips and short courses. We now also have quarterly payment options. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/membership/?...

We are getting some lovely feedback about our new look website/ logo and content! Thank you @stephen.tapestry.info #understandingchildhood #earlyyears #childdevelopment

A free webinar! Date: Thursday 12th June 2025 Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST To secure your place, please email: [email protected] and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news @laurahallain.bsky.social

My FREE Webinar! bsky.app/profile/laur...

☀️Ohh, kicking off summer season, My Words, My Book! 🗣️Rachel has ADHD, a fact she proudly shares on her travels, especially when engaging with children and young people. 🎬Watch &/or listen via: 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1... 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7yXA... 📺 youtu.be/xpSEGJywaxk?...

It Takes a Village ~ How we can all support children’s reading in their Early Years and beyond! A free webinar! Date: Thursday 12th June 2025 Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm BST To secure your place, please email: [email protected] and visit: www.laurahenryallain/news

Lovely words from David Wright about our new website #understandingchildhoods

We've had some great feedback about our new website, please let us know what you think. With the new look comes lots of new content shot over the last year. Each clip is carefully curated & offers authentic, real-life examples of child development. www.sirenfilms.co.uk #understandingchildhoods

Have you checked out our new website yet? www.sirenfilms.co.uk #understandingchildhood #earlyyears #videolibrary #newcontent

More NEW footage from our EY Library-Carly Budd, Tummy Time expert chats to Sareena & Nim about how its all about changing perceptions and empowering parents, giving them the tools to take home and practice with their babies #earlyyears #babies #TummyTime #playmatters #changingperceptions #eymatters

Now our new website is launched we are excited to share some of the new content you’ll find in the EY Library. We recently chatted to Carly Budd, Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist & a passionate advocate for children’s tummy time #earlyyears #TummyTime www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/bene...

New website is LIVE, new logo is LIVE, new subscription options are LIVE! Its taken a while but we are all systems go! Let us know what you think of our new website: www.sirenfilms.co.uk

We are excited to announce that on 25th April we will launch our new website, logo & pricing options. We will now offer quarterly subscriptions to individuals, small schools & EY settings-hopefully alleviating some of the financial pressure on budgets #SirenFilms #eytraining #understandingchildhood

After 6 years remaining at the same price point we have made the decision to increase our prices. Throughout Covid & the cost of living crisis we kept our subscription prices frozen. Like so many others, our overheads have gone up considerably. Thank you for your understanding and continued support

One of our fav clips- how will Ava cope at nursery? Will Clare, her key person, make an attachment with Ava and vice versa? Watch how Ava navigates the daunting first few steps towards independence #firstday #nursery #keyperson #attachment #separationanxiety www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/life...

Chapter 6 in #PlayMatters is all about play and SEND. Its widely believe that play becomes even more crucial when a child has SEND. This is the clip that accompanies the chapter: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play... ...watch out for the shaving foam! #SEND #play #sensoryplay #eymatters #PlayMatters

In #PLAYMATTERS there are QR codes at the end of each chapter that take you through to one of our short video clips from the EY Library- this one is all about the playful brain and problem solving www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/the-... #earlyyears #play #playmatters #problemsolving #outdoorplay

What a joyful clip- watch how the nursery children play with old tech! Who needs the internet when you have PLAY! This clip is also included in #PLAYMATTERS www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play... #earlyyears #outdoorplay #roleplay #playmatters #socialising #SirenFilms

The long grass: this clip focuses on a supervised group of children as they walk into an area of long grass to play, explore and enjoy their environment. #environment #socialplay #physicalplay #playmatters www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play...

We've just listened to the debate on Woman's Hour all about nursery places and Early Years.This was a great quote from Neil Leitch #earlyyears #invest #playmatters #childcare

OUT TODAY!! Download your free copy. Written by practitioners and early years specialists, with links to our clips in each chapter and a foreword by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social A must read for everyone working with young children. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters #playmatters #sirenfilms

Out today-so exciting ! Download your free copy. Written by practitioners and early years specialists, with links to @sirenfilms.bsky.social in each chapter and a foreward by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social A must read for everyone working with young children. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters

We almost forgot! Today is our favourite day... 17th March is not only St Patricks but also the anniversary of when Sir David Attenborough wrote to us and told us he watched our videos with 'unalloyed delight' #sirenfilms #SirDavid #endorsement #earlyyears www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/what...

Big celebrations in the North East today! #nufc

Creating and thinking critically – choosing ways to do things... how children work out how to make it happen! #COEL #selfreg #selftalk #metacognition www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/crea...

Three year old Victoria is looking at a small box of treasure with another child. The practitioner supports their interests in the objects with a particular emphasis on encouraging speech and language. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/victoria-looks-at-treasure #SEND #Speech #language #play #playmatters

Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:

Did you know we have a wealth of brilliant articles all relating to child developed on our website? Like this one all about how vital PLAY is for physical development: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/why-is-exube... #PlayMatter #play #earlyyears #videolibrary

Spring is on our doorsteps which means more outdoor play! Check out Poppy as she explores outside the nursery making sense of the environment according to her own interests and play experiences: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/popp... #play #playmatters #outdoor #physicalplay #schemas #SEND

Woodbine Place was made in 1987 then screened on Channel 4 in 1989! The concept was trail blazing and set the scene for so many more observational programmes about children. This is a short clip about falling out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0LC... #SirenFilms #trialblazing #fallingout #behaviour

What does gross motor play look? Physical play, generally referred to as ‘gross motor’ play or exercise play includes jumping, climbing, running, dancing, skipping, riding on bikes, balancing, ball play and so on. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/what... #play #playmatters #earlyyears #eymatters