Jamel Carly Campbell: Empowering the Early Years Workforce

In all of my 20 years of working in early years, I’ve never seen the sector in the condition it’s currently in. We continue to be overlooked by the government and not respected as a fundamental part of the education sector. We are having a global recruitment crisis and we are struggling with retaining any…

24 August 2022

Early Years SEN TTS Wellbeing

Ruth Lue-Quee: Mentally Healthy Classrooms

Ruth Lue-Quee, Education and Inclusion Expert, explores and offers practical advice on how to create mentally healthy classrooms. Below is a short excerpt. Everybody knows how to look after their physical health, but looking after our mental health is just as important. As educators, protecting our own health and creating a mentally healthy culture for our…

22 August 2022

TTS Wellbeing

Kate Moxley: Rethinking Educator Wellbeing

Have you ever wondered how many early years educators have left the profession because of their mental health? I do, because I did. I also know that I am not alone, because of the very many messages, emails, and conversations I have had with so many educators who have had to make difficult decisions about…

19 August 2022

Early Years TTS Wellbeing

David Wright: Attract, Recruit, Retain and Develop or Retain, Develop, Attract and Recruit?

It is generally agreed that we are currently facing a crisis in our Early Years workforce numbers in England. The statistics are alarming. As of 2021 there were estimated to be around 30 thousand fewer people working in childcare professions in the United Kingdom than in the previous year, according to Statista.com. The Times (16/06/2022)…

19 August 2022

TTS Wellbeing

Free downloadable Mental Health and Wellbeing Pack

Free Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing TTS is delighted to partner with Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) to bring this free mental health and wellbeing pack. Our co-created mental health and wellbeing pack provides instant access to the following guidance and support for teachers and practitioners: Tips for identifying stress Methods to prevent…

17 August 2022

Early Years Leadership Wellbeing

Early Years Funding: What support is available for Nursery Settings?

We are all aware of the difficulties currently being faced in the Early Years sector, with regards to retention and funds. That's why we have put together a handy guide that brings together all the funding that could be relevant to your Early Years setting or the families that are part of your Nursery. This…

16 August 2022

Early Years On-Demand TTS Webinars Wellbeing

Watch our Empowering Early Years Education Webinar On-Demand!

Did you miss our Empowering Early Years Education webinar? Don’t worry, we’re excited to share the full version on-demand! Tap the video below to access the webinar and hear our panel of experts discuss what opportunities there are to change the future of childcare and empower the Early Years workforce: Further resources: To sign up to be…

11 August 2022

Early Years Inspire Leadership TTS

June O’Sullivan: The Future of Early Years Education

I have worked in this sector for over 20 years and its always interesting when I get asked what I would like the sector to look like in 5 years times. However, to answer this question we need to look back because as Winston Churchill says: "The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you…

11 August 2022

Early Years Inspire Leadership TTS

Purnima Tanuku: The First Five Years Count

There can be no doubt that our sector is facing a workforce crisis on a scale not seen before. By celebrating the sector and showing why the First Five Years Count we can start to take control of some of the challenges we see. We know that a highly qualified, skilled, and motivated workforce are crucial…

11 August 2022

SEN TTS Wellbeing

Dr Tina Rae: Therapeutic Tools to Support Wellbeing in Schools

Wellbeing is crucial at any time, but particularly in light of the pandemic and the challenges it presents. Dr Tina Rae outlines how schools can use therapeutic tools to support pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. A new role and a big ask Schools are being expected to offer an increasing amount of support for children and…

8 August 2022

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