As the festive season approaches, many early years settings begin planning Christmas parties, special snacks and end of term celebrations. These occasions are a wonderful opportunity for children to come […]
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) data for the 2024/25 school year was published on 6 November 2025. The NCMP provides annual informatiopainn on the prevalence of overweight and obesity […]
Introduction & Background Little Swans Day Nursery, located on Yardley Road in Birmingham, is an established early years setting providing care for children from birth to 5 years. Having officially […]
Forest School and Startwell go hand in hand. Outdoor learning provides endless opportunities to bring the Startwell characters and their key messages to life, from being active and developing new […]
Recent debate has emerged following calls from some allergy charities, doctors and researchers to change UK guidance and recommend introducing allergenic foods such as peanut and egg to 4 months […]
3rd December: International Day of People with Disabilities This is a wonderful chance to champion diversity, inclusivity, and neurodiversity in early years. Everyone is unique, so use this day to […]
November: Veg Pledge & World Vegan Day Throughout the entire month of November, Cancer Research UK is encouraging us to embrace a plant-based diet by taking the Veg Pledge—going vegetarian or […]
The government has published new, evidence-based guidance to help parents of under 5s navigate screen time, offering practical advice to support informed choices to help little brains develop healthy screen […]
The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate 2026 report paints a concerning picture of the UK food system and highlights the growing challenges families face in accessing healthy, affordable food. For professionals […]
Startwell believes that sensory experiences are the foundation of early health, physical movement, and communication development. By linking sensory opportunities to core physical milestones, we help under-5s build healthy bodies, […]
