🚀 Exciting News! #MENtorEd App is Now Available for Download! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of MENtorEd, your ultimate CPD platform tailored for men in education, and all gender-staff wanting to expand their knowledge on gender inclusivity! 🎉

Whether you're a practitioner, SENCO, apprentice or leader, this webinar will leave you feeling informed, reassured and equipped. Let’s move from uncertainty to inclusive confidence. Register here 👇 event.webinarjam.com/3y39v/r… #EarlyYears #EYFS #Inclusion #DyslexiaAwareness

You’ll explore: • Early indicators before formal reading begins • The strengths often associated with dyslexic learners • Practical, inclusive EYFS strategies you can implement immediately • How to build confidence and emotional wellbeing alongside literacy

We’re excited to be hosting “Dyslexia in the Early Years: Inclusive Practice Through the EYFS Lens” with teacher, storyteller and author Alasdair Hoswell. This session isn’t about diagnosing. It’s about noticing. Noticing strengths. Noticing differences.

How early can dyslexia show up in the Early Years? And more importantly… what can we do about it - without labels, pressure or panic?

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Moments like this help shift perception, strengthen confidence and encourage more boys and men to consider careers in childcare and teaching. Congratulations again, Russell - well deserved. You can read the full article here: 👉 childcaremarketing.co.uk/day…

Russell’s recognition reinforces: ✔ The value of male representation in early years ✔ The importance of inclusive leadership ✔ The impact of celebrating contribution publicly ✔ The message that early years is a profession open to all

At a time when recruitment remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges, visible role models matter.

This award exists to do more than celebrate an individual — it highlights the vital role men play in early years education and the positive impact diverse nursery teams have on children, families and colleagues.

👏 Russell Downs Recognised at the 2026 Day Nursery Awards We’re incredibly proud to share that Russell Downs has been named the 2026 Male Childcare Award winner at this year’s Day Nursery Awards.

💬 Know someone who deserves recognition? We’d love our community - and the wider sector - to get involved. 👉 Nominate now: daynurseryownersconference.c… Thank you for continuing to support a more inclusive, representative early years workforce.

Why this matters 👇 Men remain hugely underrepresented in early years, and visibility matters. By celebrating role models in the sector, we help: - Challenge outdated stereotypes - Highlight the value of gender-diverse teams - Inspire the next generation of educators

The Male Childcare & Teaching Award is all about recognising men who are making a genuine, positive impact in early years education - whether that’s through their practice, leadership, advocacy, or the way they inspire children, families, and colleagues every day.

🏆 We’re proud to sponsor the Male Childcare & Teaching Award 🏆 We’re really excited to share that Male Childcare & Teaching Jobs is once again sponsoring an award category at this year’s Day Nursery Owners Conference Awards.

And finally, a big thank you to Jay Sparkle Consultancy for partnering with us on this webinar and helping make sessions like this possible 🙌

If the webinar sparked questions or reflections about supporting left-handed children in your setting or at home, we’d really encourage you to get in touch with Mark directly - his expertise and resources are invaluable.

A huge thank you to Mark Stewart from Left ’n Write for sharing such practical, evidence-informed insight built on decades of experience.

What a brilliant webinar supporting left-handed children in early years! 👏 This week's session explored how left-handedness develops, how to spot early indicators, and the small but powerful changes educators can make to improve outcomes for left-handed learners.

✨ Let’s make sure every child gets the right start — no matter which hand they use. 👉 Register here: event.webinarjam.com/3y39v/r… Huge thanks to Jay Consultancy Ltd for powering this webinar for us 👍👍 #EarlyYears #Webinar #LeftHanded #InclusiveEducation #EYFS #ChildDevelopment

🎯 Key takeaways include: ✅ Understanding brain lateralisation and development ✅ Recognising early signs of left-hand preference ✅ Avoiding unintentional bias and frustration ✅ Practical support for mark-making, tool use, and early writing