Look at this for progress - the children now have 5 drawings but the biggest difference is definitely from Sept to now with this little one.

We got a lovely new stepped seating area in Bear Woods, this week we had our class photo taken up here & I can’t wait to see it. I foresee lots of fun times & conversations on these steps.

We got a lovely new stepped seating area in Bear Woods, this week we had our class photo taken up here & I can’t wait to see it. I foresee lots of fun times & conversations on these steps.

New webinar coming this June! 🎉 To celebrate the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidence Practice, co-authors, Professor Christine Pascal and Sally Cave, plus contributing educators will join us for a special online event. 📅 Thursday 4 June 🕖 7pm 💻 Zoom

We had a lovely visit up to Bear Woods today. This dry weather is just so good.

So fortunate to have this peaceful walk on my doorstep. I may even have run part of the way inspired by watching the London marathon!! 😱

Adding a table to the block corner created all sorts of creativity to the play.

Today, the UK and the EU signed the legal text in Brussels today to formally bring the UK into Erasmus+ in 2027. This marks a monumental milestone for young people across the UK, whom, from 2027 onwards, can experience transformative opportunities with Eramus+.

It’s official: the UK is rejoining Erasmus! 👏🇪🇺

Edinburgh a delight as always.

Starting & ending the day with a walk on The Meadows #Edinburgh

A walk on a deserted Donegal beach is always good for the soul.

We brought dinner to my mum’s for Easter so she could relax in her own house.

Do you work in a school or college? Join the biggest education union and make your voice heard. Join today for: ✅ Workplace representation and advice ✅ Support to organise and win in your workplace ✅ Training and professional development 🔗 bit.ly/4uVXjCi #WeAreTheNEU #NEU2026

Pyjama day at school was the perfect end to Term 2.

Tamsin Grimmer & I are now offering training on the Love & Nurture Rating Scale 🌱 Supporting teams to embed relational, nurturing practice at the heart of what they do. Available online or face-to-face. Get in touch to find out more. Email [email protected]

On the first morning of #NEU26 delegates debated the importance of prioritising play. Time for play is being eroded in our current education system, insufficient funding and academisation have reduced the number of specialist teachers. Play is not just fun, its fundamental.

Watch Daniel Kebede on BBC talking about the findings of an NEU survey. Years of underfunding are leaving staff overstretched and SEND pupils without the support they deserve. #NEU2026 Watch the video here 👇

Hoping to have homegrown tomatoes this summer again. 🍅🍅

The NEU represents anyone working in schools and colleges. Our members, teaching and support staff side by side, have been organising and winning. Together, we are shaping the future of education. Join us👉 bit.ly/4sBKdsh #WeAreTheNEU

On World Maths day these two created ‘a big circle’ and ‘a big rectangle’ in nursery every day is all about maths, it’s everywhere in their play.

What does laughter actually do to the developing brain? Dr Jacqueline Harding and Trisha Lee reveal the neuroscience behind humour, emotional safety and learning — with real classroom research and Helicopter Stories in action. Watch free on Early Years TV: www.earlyyears.tv/episode/d...

A wonderful free online opportunity to hear from teachers all about play!

The March drawings are up.

Our partner nursery was inspired by our dry robes & had to get their own in their school colours too.

🌱 New Book! Excited to share Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice — a fresh look at how Froebel’s principles shape meaningful, evidence‑informed early years practice. For anyone passionate about play, connection, and holistic learning. 👉

What a day, seems like a long time since we had such lovely weather.

A fabulous start to half term with a trip to London.

A fabulous start to half term with a trip to London.

Feeling very honoured that Fazio deigned to sit on my knee 🐈

Our NI conference on 21 March: Exploring Froebelian principles for contemporary practice - is open for bookings and includes a keynote from Dr Stella Louis on The timelessness of Froebelian principles – reflections on Froebel’s pedagogy today. Book now: app.sheepcrm.com/early-educat...

Julie Mountain shares the 4-stage design process that transforms any outdoor space. Learn why "what movements do children need?" beats "what equipment should we buy?" every time. Essential viewing for early years practitioners. www.earlyyears.tv/episode/j... www.earlyyears.tv/episode/j...

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Lovely end to 2025.

3 dinners in 3 days, will be glad if I don’t see another potato for a few weeks 😬😬

@julesmountain.bsky.social you’ll love this.

What a treat for Santa to come into nursery & read a story 🎄

Visited a lovely new coffee spot in Coalisland today but the service is way too slow to justify going back sadly.

Exactly a year between photos, feeling fitter & stronger 💪

Foundling Museum Dive into the magic of the festive season with beloved children's author Michael Rosen Foundling Museum Join us this Saturday for a day of festive rhymes read by Michael from classics like Christmas Tree Lights and Chocolate Cake. Book your spot before they go: bit.ly/4oLbdTz

The children had buns for dessert today & I asked ‘What do they taste like?’ & one child who has English as her second language thought about it & replied “They taste good” 😍

The OMEP UK travel awards are back for 2026! The deadline for applications is 16.02.26 at 12pm (UK time). See the poster below and our posts on Facebook and Instagram for more details! #travelawards #OMEPUK #bursary #studentawards

We got lovely new Bilibos to replace our last set that we got in 2006 & they are just as popular as ever.

We have decorated a few trees outside to cheer up the playground too.

Children everywhere deserve to grow up safe, healthy and learning. That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund. Donate to our appeal 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising

Always a delight to see snow through the eyes of preschooler.

Labour MP Brian Leishman: "The Government has surrendered to... the vile rhetoric of Reform. Does the Home Secretary not see that removing the legal obligation to support asylum seekers who will be otherwise destitute, is as far away from Labour Party principles and values as we can get?"

The joy of discovering your reflections in a giant puddle.