 Last month, Pineapple Tots were invited to an exciting event...
 On 13 November they attended a celebration at Styal Lodge in Wilmslow to mark a momentous occasion. myHappymind were officially recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise, a prestigious honour that highlights the impact, innovation and dedication they have shown in supporting wellbeing in education. The award was presented by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire, Lady Redmond MBE.
Alongside the award presentation, attendees were served beautifully curated afternoon tea-inspired grazing boards. They celebrated together with the myHappymind team, including Laura, their founder and CEO, as well as with schools and commissioners from across the country who have embraced and supported the programme.
 "It was such an inspiring event and a pleasure to meet Jess and Laura. I felt honoured to be invited to represent Portsmouth, and as the first childminder in the UK to deliver the myHappymind program. We have seen a difference in how our children manage emotions and understand their brains. myHappymind has become part of our core values and daily routine". Claire, Pineapple Tots
A big well done to Pineapple Tots and all of our settings who use myHappymind to support the wellbeing of their children. You can find out more about myHappymind here.
 Free conference - Mythbusting Early Childhood Development: Writing
Thames Valley South Central Early Years Stronger Practice Hub in partnership with Kent & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub are delighted to provide early years professionals with access to this FREE Conference. Unpacking the DfE Writing Framework through movement, meaning and development. Join leading early years specialists Jan Dubiel and Helen Battelley for a dynamic, evidence-informed day exploring what it really means for children to be “ready to write. ”Grounded in the DfE Writing Framework, this interactive event will challenge assumptions, clarify developmental expectations, and equip you with practical strategies to translate policy into purposeful, movement-based writing experiences.
Session highlights:
- Ready to write? - unpacking policy language and classroom reality
- Proximal before distal - building gross motor strength for writing success
- Fact or fiction? - do worksheets really accelerate writing?
- Designing writing environments - creating spaces that move learning forward
Wednesday 28 January 2026, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The Voco Hotel, Southampton.
 Solent Maths Hub are running the EYFS Special Knowledge for Teaching Maths (Early Years Teachers) next year and would like to open this fully funded offer to pre-schools.
This programme will consist of 4 face-to-face sessions running from 9am to 4pm on the following dates:
- Tuesday 13 January 2026
- Tuesday 3 March 2026
- Tuesday 14 April 2026
- Tuesday 19 May 2026
All sessions will be held at the HISP Learning Partnership Hub, Southampton.
 50 things to do before you're five are excited to announce that their Christmas 2025 campaign has launched. This year, they have created an amazing, interactive 50 things advent calendar, full of festive fun for families and children. Please feel free to share the campaign on your social media channels.
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