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We’ve all seen it, the wobbly lip, the sudden stomp or the full-body meltdown. These are not just moments of misbehaviour they are messages. Emotional regulation is the skill that helps children understand their feelings, express them safely and begin to make positive choices. But here’s the truth, children aren’t born knowing how to regulate […]

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I stepped into a baby room where two young children, one 15 months old and the other 18 months old had been placed in rocking chairs to sleep. The room was dark, with only a faint glow of light seeping in from an adjacent space. A lullaby played on repeat at a high volume. At […]

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Would Your Nursery Be Ready in an Emergency? During a recent Pro Insight Audit, I asked a simple question: 🗣️ “When was your last fire drill?” The room fell silent. Staff exchanged uncertain glances. Some weren’t sure. Others admitted they had never practiced one. I looked around the setting. There were no evacuation bags. No […]

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How Important is the Environment Walk into any early years classroom and within moments you can feel its impact, not just on the children but on the educators and the overall learning experience. The way a space is designed significantly influences how children engage, behave and develop. A well-structured environment fosters curiosity, independence and a […]

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We all know the feeling, you’ve finally hired someone with the skills, attitude and warmth that fits your nursery culture. A brilliant practitioner who “gets it”  and you’re hopeful they’ll be the one who stays. But here’s the question we don’t always ask early enough: what happens after they sign the contract? In a country […]

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  Over the past few months, I’ve been visiting nurseries across the UAE  delivering leadership coaching, supporting teams to enhance there learning environment or sometimes just stopping by to offer advice and encouragement. And while every nursery has its own rhythm and challenges, one topic keeps bubbling to the surface.   Salaries More specifically — […]

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Genevieve was just nine months old when her parents dropped her off at nursery, trusting she’d be safe and well cared for. But just hours later, they were called to hospital — and days after that, they said their final goodbyes. Her story is devastating. And sadly, it isn’t unique. The BBC investigation into the […]