Children's Needs

Guidance on supporting children's emotional and social development in nursery care. Topics include managing separation anxiety, encouraging positive behaviour and helping children feel valued.

Coping with Children Who Don't Eat

Help your nursery staff handle picky eaters by observing, gently encouraging, and finding out what children actually like to eat.

Encouraging Good Behaviour at Day Nurseries

Help nursery staff and parents work together to encourage good behaviour in young children through positive reinforcement and consistent expectations.

Helping Children with Separation Anxiety at Day Nurseries

Practical ways parents and nurseries can help children through separation anxiety and make drop-offs easier for everyone.

Making Children Feel Valued in a Day Nursery Environment

Help your child feel valued at nursery with simple ways caregivers can show attention, appreciation and individualized care.

Structuring Days Appropriately at Day Nurseries

Good day nurseries balance learning activities with play, rest, and physical activity to keep children engaged and happy.

Supporting Sibling Bonds at Day Nurseries

Help your children's nursery balance sibling time with age-appropriate play to support close bonds while they grow socially.

Welcoming Children at the Start of the Day

How nurseries can handle morning drop-offs smoothly so children settle in and parents can leave with confidence.