As education evolves, early years settings are embracing new trends to enhance learning experiences, foster development, and meet the needs of today’s children.

In 2025, several innovative practices are set to shape the classroom landscape, focusing on technology, inclusivity, and child-centred approaches. Here are the key trends to watch for in early years
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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, debated in Parliament on 9th January 2025, represents a pivotal moment for addressing the needs of children in the UK.

The bill aims to enhance educational and mental health support, particularly for children in kinship care. However, concerns from charities suggest more comprehensive measures are needed to ensure its success.

The prevalence of smartphones in schools has sparked an ongoing debate about their impact on education and student wellbeing. While these devices offer convenience and connectivity, they also bring significant challenges, including distractions, misuse, and safeguarding concerns. Schools face the difficult task of balancing the benefits of technology with the need to create a safe and focused learning environment.
Leveraging technology like Talaxy, our powerful school data management software, can play a transformative role in promoting and maintaining positive behaviour in your classroom and throughout your school. 

Creating a positive classroom environment is central to effective teaching and learning. Encouraging positive behaviour not only enhances the academic outcomes of your students, but also fosters a safe and welcoming space for students to thrive. 

Leveraging technology like Talaxy, our powerful school data management software, can play a transformative role in promoting and maintaining positive behaviour in your classroom and throughout your school. 

Safeguarding children is one of the most important responsibilities for social care, education, and healthcare professionals in the UK.

Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings play a key role in addressing the needs of vulnerable children.

One valuable tool used in these meetings is the genogram. This visual family tree helps professionals understand family dynamics and identify potential risks to a child’s safety.

As the festive season approaches, schools are bustling with excitement, but it’s crucial for teachers and staff to remain vigilant about safeguarding concerns.

For some pupils, the Christmas holidays can exacerbate challenges they face at home. Being proactive in identifying and addressing these concerns is not only a legal obligation but also a moral one.

Here’s a breakdown of key safeguarding concerns to look out for and why logging them effectively is essential.