We all agree that child obesity is a complex issue and addressing it can seem overwhelming. Therefore, partnering and learning from others is crucial. June's conversation with Sonia Pombo, ranges from discussion on salt "the silent killer", salt in hot chocolate, subtle ways to reduce salt and the importance of an Early Years chef to be … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Sonia Pombo
Sustainability: From World Leaders to Nurseries
Let’s begin with the big picture! The issue of sustainability was in the forefront of everyone’s minds recently because of COP26, the event where countries revisited climate pledges made under the 2015 Paris Agreement. This event focused the world on how global leaders would acknowledge the complex issues of sustainability and how we address climate … Continue reading Sustainability: From World Leaders to Nurseries
Sustainability in the Early Years and on Our Planet
I wish I could have attended COP26 and started a conversation about why small children need to be part of the solution to the sustainability issues facing us all. Early Years is a natural starting point. The world has too many people and limited resources and we are using those resources carelessly and with no … Continue reading Sustainability in the Early Years and on Our Planet
Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Bikeworks
It was a chance conversation with Jim Blakemore that led to the beginning of what has now become a strong relationship between LEYF and Bikeworks and has encouraged two wider conversations between the two organsiations.Have a listen to June in conversation with the two founders of Bikeworks, Jim Blakemore and Zoe Portlock as they discuss the growth … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Bikeworks
Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Gill Jones
Gill and June became friends under the most usual circumstances. June was very fed up with Ofsted and the attitude they had towards the Early Years sector. Gill was appointed the Director of Early Years and she listened. She heard what the sector was saying and has been listening ever since. Have a listen to … Continue reading Talking Early Years with June O’Sullivan: In Conversation with Gill Jones