Just a quick thought. Where are all the extra Early Years professionals going to come from to expand the ‘Free’ Childcare for next year? I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news but a lot have gone to work for Aldi.

Never forget that toddlers reflect the words, actions, and attitudes of their caregivers. What does this morning greeting tell you about this classroom?

ReUNioN

I'll never forget my first Ofsted lesson observation, as an NQT, when they said I couldn't rely on this level of energy to engage and enthuse my class as it would diminish as I got older. I hope they get to watch this, 20 years later. 🤔

One of the great beauties of parenting/working with young children is getting to experience the world again, for the very first time. Watch this little guy’s moving response to hearing his first violin.

But what if I want more hours of daylight AND the extra hour of sleep

I actually want that hour back, I’m so tired

Two teachers that I know quite well & have a lot of time for both left the profession today. Neither has any intention of ever setting foot inside the classroom again. I still don't think the DfE have any idea of how bad the retention crisis is going to get over the coming years.

Woop

Hearing vicious rumours that we are expected to go in for the entire week this week.

everyone i know in their late 20s is having an existential crisis because we skipped our mid 20s in the pandemic. relationships fast-tracked, careers faltered, we lost those core identity-building years and now we feel like 23-year-old brains in bodies approaching 30

Don’t wanna be that person…but I just deadlifted 73kg four times and I’m actually so impressed with myself 💪🏼

Eyfs children provide energy that is unparalleled.... "Mr T why are you so big?"🤔 "Mr T why are you tall?" 🤔 "Mr T why are you big and tall?"🤔 "Mr T look at my train"👀 "Mr T I need a poo" 💩 "Mr T do you need a poo too?" 🫵💩❓ Me 🤪... Literally.....🧢🎩👒..all of the

Sky News Storm Pia?! I dunno who thinks up these names, but they could’ve at least called it Storm Prancer and made it a little bit festive!

Even though we are safe indoors, this will still be me! #StormIsha

me: “why tf does my back hurt??” also me:

another day as a big girl with a big girl job

Mood

Our elves Rosie Harriet Wicks and Kaine Ward are busy decorating their tree! Photography: Ophelia Ray Editing: Vicki Evans #TaylorGauntChristmas