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Kathryn Stinton
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Independent Early Years Consultant/Elklan Tutor. Ex Local Authority Area SENCO/Teacher enjoying my freedom. Animal lover + volunteer at Vale Wildlife Hospital. www.kathrynstinton.com
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A free webinar from the charity Contact, Wednesday 15th October, 11.30pm - 1.00pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-s...
Photos shows a photos of a parent/carers carrying a young child and a practitioners talking to them. Text reads "National Seminar on supporting fathers of young children with SEND"
September 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Such a fantastic resource, if only all Headteachers of Primary Schools would read it!
www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters
Image a book cover with a blue background, coloured shapes and photos of young children. Text says 'Play Matters - Why Play Matters in Early Years Childhood,'
September 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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A free online webinar for parents and carers from the fantastic charity ERIC. eric.org.uk/talking-abou... They also have lots of useful information on their website, eric.org.uk
Image shows a photo of a teddy bear sitting on a potty. Text reads "Free, via Zoom - Talking about Potty Training, 25th September 2025, 7pm - 9pm, ERIC The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity"
September 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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As an Elklan Tutor I'm thrilled to be involved with the Higher Level Communication Practitioner (HLCP) programme which is for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners. www.elklan.co.uk/HLCP/?fbclid...
Image shows a photo of an adult and child in an education setting. Text reads "HLCP - Higher Level Communication Practitioner. Become a HLCP and Support Children's Communication Needs. What is an HLCP? The Higher Level Communication Practitioners (HLCP) is a new national aware for teaching assistants and early years practitioners across all educational settings. This award recognises their role in supporting children and young people with SLCN, coordinating with colleagues and linking with local SLCN and SaLT services."
July 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Please put water out for wild animals who are really struggling in this heat.
Image shows piglet + pooh walking along a path. Text reads 'It's going to warm again Pooh. Don't worry Piglet, people who love wildlife will always put water out for all the animals'
June 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Please lift football nets when not in use (just a few feet off the ground) and don't leave loose string, rope or netting on the ground. Image from Wildlife Aid Foundation who share further tips to support wildlife on their website.
wildlifeaid.org.uk/i-do-one-thi...
A photo of a fox whose back legs have been caught in rope/netting. It is being sedated at a wildlife centre to it can be removed.
June 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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I've discovered the Wildlife Aid Foundation live patient webcams + am hooked!!
www.wildlifeaid.org.uk/wildlife/webcams
June 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The impact of discarded netting on our wildlife. Image from RSPCA.
Hedgehog trapped in garden netting.
March 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Another wonderful day at The British Wildlife Centre - thanks to the keepers for their knowledge + enthusiasm. britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
#wildlife #fox
Photo of one of the foxes at The British Wildlife Centre
January 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A free webinar for parents/carers from the fantastic charity Eric eric.org.uk/talking-abou... There's also a wealth of information on their website eric.org.uk
Image shows a blue background with a photo of a parent and child. Text reads "Free, via Zoom - Talking about toileting children with additional needs, 13th February 2025, 7pm - 8.30pm"
January 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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A visit to Donna Nook nature reserve in Lincolnshire didn't disappoint. As of Friday 29th November there were 1492 pups, 1274 cows and 498 bulls. Thanks to the wonderful volunteer wardens and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. We're planning to come back next year!
A seal pup lies on the grass, he's looking well fed and content with dark eyes - just gorgeous!
December 1, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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Cold weather is tough for #hedgehogs, particularly those who haven't reached the weight needed for hibernation. If you see one out in the day, please contact your local #wildlife centre for advice. Further information and advice here: www.helpwildlife.co.uk/advice/hedge...
A photo of a hedgehog on some newspapers
November 20, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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Published today from Early Years Alliance
78% of respondents were finding it difficult to recruit suitable new early years staff
50% had had to limit or stop taking on new children due to a lack of sufficient staff over the six months prior to the survey
www.eyalliance.org.uk/sites/defaul...
Image shows the green cover of the research document with the text "Turning Point? A updated analysis of the impact of recruitment and retention challenges on the early years sector in England. Early Years Alliance, November 2024"
November 14, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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A reminder of the *statutory* requirements for #Earlyyears which includes Reception classes. Heartbreaking hearing of inappropriate provision where children's developmental stage is ignored + they show us they're not coping in the the only way they can, through their #behaviour.
Image description Text reads ' Practitioners should be ambitious for all children. To do this they must consider the individual needs, interests and development of each child in their care. They must use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development. Page 16, 1.12, EYFS Statutory Framework for group and school based providers, Jan 2024'
November 7, 2024 at 2:38 PM