Rewind Wednesday - take a few minutes to read Dr Karen Boardman blog entitled 'Are you a literacy advocate for babies & young children?' with tips about how to nurture literacy advocacy in your setting, clips about care routines & thoughts about agency: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/are-you-a-li... #literacy

Are you a literacy advocate for babies and young children?

Care routines are crucial literacy opportunities and ought not to be perceived as rushed and necessary… it is critical that we carefully consider (and perhaps reconsider in some instances) how these…

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Play & physical development- watch the clip of children playing outdoors & accessing the large physical equipment. How do the children communicate with each other? How do the resources support the children with SEND? #earlyyears #SEND #play #playmatters www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play...

Play and physical development

Children are playing outdoors and accessing the large physical equipment and climbing frame.

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Every child has the right to play- the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) #earlyyears #play #playmatters #understandingchildhoods #SirenFilms

Lovely quote from Professor Iram Siraj about our EY Video library. You can try before you buy- sigh up for a 7 day FREE trial today: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/membership/?... #understandingchildhood #videolibrary #childdevelopment #earlyyears #birthtofive

Today is World Mental Health Day- to celebrate & support Early Years Wellbeing Week 2025 we thought we'd share the video we made with Kate Moxley in 2023. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/in-conversatation-with-kate-moxley-all-about-educator-wellbeing/ #EYWW2025 #EARLYYEARS

In conversation with Kate Moxley: all about educator wellbeing

We recently met up with Kate Moxley, to talk about educator wellbeing for Early Years Wellbeing Week 2023, in line with World Mental Health Day, on Tuesday 10 October.

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CONGRATULATIONS to James Smith- the winner of our Giveaway! Dont forget you can watch our new film about sustainability & over 500 more clips in our EY Video Library- why not sign up for a free 7 day trial- try before you buy! www.sirenfilms.co.uk/membership/?... #Sustainability #winner #earlyyears

Our new film all about sustainability made with @laurahallain.bsky.social & @grovenursery.bsky.social can now be found in our EY Video Library- along with over 500 clips all about child development. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/pricing/ #sustainability #earlyyears #newfilm #EYvideolibrary

LAST DAY TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY! Win a 6 mth subscription to our EY Video Library & a copy of @laurahallain.bsky.social book 'The Great Big Tidy Up’ To enter: ▶️ follow @sirenfilms.bsky.social ▶️ follow @laurahallain.bsky.social & @grovenursery.bsky.social ▶️ tag colleagues/ repost #sustainability

Have you seen our new film about sustainability yet?Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it explores so many themes including the 3 pillars of sustainability & how they embed them in daily routines, relationships & a culture of care www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sust...

Our new film about sustainability is FREE to watch all this week. See how the brilliant staff @grovenursery.bsky.social & @laurahallain.bsky.social talk about how even at a young age, children can learn about their world and become eco conscious: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sust... #sustainability

GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the launch of our new film we're giving away a 6 mth subscription to our EY Video Library & a copy of @laurahallain.bsky.social book ‘The Great Big Tidy Up’ To enter: ▶️ follow @sirenfilms.bsky.social ▶️ follow @laurahallain.bsky.social ▶️ tag colleagues/ repost #earlyyears

FREE to watch all this week! Our new short film on sustainability was received so well last week that we've made it FREE this week too. The film is ideal for staff training, curriculum planning or just some classroom inspiration. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sustainability-in-the-early-years/

Sustainability in the Early Years

In this inspiring film, Author and early years expert Laura Henry-Allain MBE speaks with Claire and Sarah, teachers from The Grove Nursery School in Peckham. Together, they explore what sustainability...

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What does social sustainability look like?We've had a new short film all about Sustainability♻️ Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social During Recycle Week you can watch the full film for FREE - just head to our homepage: www.sirenfilms.co.uk #sustainablity #recycle

We are so happy to be able to share this short film about sustainability at The Grove Nursery. Thank you so much to @sirenfilms.bsky.social and @laurahallain.bsky.social for helping to make it happen. It was a privilege to be part of it. #recycleweek

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NEW FILM RELEASE DAY! To celebrate Recycle Week we are launching our new short film about sustainability. Filmed @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way: sirenfilms.co.uk

Have you seen our NEW film all about sustainability yet? Its FREE to watch during Recycle Week- just head to our homepage ♻️We made it with the wonderful team @grovenursery.bsky.social & @laurahallain.bsky.social Please watch and share: sirenfilms.co.uk #sustainability #newfilm #recycleweek2025

This week is Recycle Week. To celebrate @sirenfilms.bsky.social released a film about sustainability with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social I was moved by how Sarah and @eyfsclaire.bsky.social talk about how racial justice is part of it Beautiful. www.sirenfilms.co.uk

NEW FILM RELEASE DAY! To celebrate Recycle Week we are launching our new short film about sustainability. Filmed @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way: sirenfilms.co.uk

In new film all about sustainability you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way.Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it highlights the deep commitment to sustainability which inspires both staff & children

Its Recycling Week next week- perfect time to launch our new film all about Sustainability. FREE to watch all week so be ready! We made the film @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social - its a beautiful piece demonstrating how to engage young children in the world around them 💚♻️

Next week is Recycling Week- we will be releasing a new short film all about sustainability which we made with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social Keep your eyes peeled as it will only be FREE to watch during #RecyclingWeek ♻️ #earlyyears #recycle #Sustainability #onlinelearning

Did you know its Sustainability Week 22nd Sept? Watch this short trailer from footage we took @nursery_grove with @LauraHAllain. The children are so engaged when learning about the fruit they eat at snack time, to composting and recycling.More to come... #Sustainability #recycle

Starting nursery can be tough! Watch how Ava copes on her first day: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/life... #earlyyears #nursery #attachment #keyperson

Life at Two - Ava starts nursery

At 26 months we look at how Ava is settling into nursery. This comprehensive documentary clip introduces the key person approach – acting as a secure base.

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Each year we make one of our films FREE for the summer- this year its our film about tummy time,made with the brilliant Carly Budd. See real parents & babies in action & hear expert tips on how to make tummy time fun,safe & effective: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/what-are-the-benefits-of-tummy-time/

What are the benefits of Tummy Time?

Carly Budd, Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist, is a passionate advocate for children’s tummy time. We met up with her at a Serene Baby Tummy Time class along with practitioners Sareena and…

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Observation is vital in the early years for understanding individual children's needs, tracking their development, and tailoring learning experiences to support their unique growth. This video explains more #observation #earlyyears #assessment #planning

Observation, assessment & planning

A short introduction to observation, assessment and planning.

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Pure joy running in the long grass through the meadow. The power of outdoor play must never be underestimated: sirenfilms.co.uk/library/play... #earlyyears #outdoorplay #environment #playmatters #joy #naturebasedplay

Have you looked at the courses we have? This one by @drsue22.bsky.social is all about all round development. When you sign up for a subscription to the EY Library you not only get access to over 520 rich training clips but to all the short courses as well: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/courses/pers...

We interviewed David Whitebread many times- heres a clip from the last time we met up with him. As Aaron Bradbury mentioned over the weekend- David powerfully reminds us that play is not a luxury, it’s a fundamental need for a children’s development #playmatters www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/davi...

David Whitebread - How can you support the development of self-regulation?

David Whitebread, one of the principal researchers into self-regulation in young children, talks about how you can support young children to become self-regulated learners.

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We try to interview some of the leading minds in the EY sector. This is a truly interesting interview with Sir Robert Winston #earlyeducation #earlyyears #gender #music #science #play #playmatters #inconversationwith #SirenFilms www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/robe...

Robert Winston talks about early education, gender, music & science

Professor Robert Winston talks about early education, gender, music and science.

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Baby brain development is complex and fascinating - check out this video about how experience shapes the brain: sirenfilms.co.uk/library/how-... #earlydevelopment #neurons #earlyyears #development #babies

Are you looking for affordable, flexible learning? Have you got a limited PD budget? Why not give our early years video library a trial for free? Gain access to over 500 training clips and short courses. We now also have quarterly payment options. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/membership/?...