August 2021 Parenta magazine

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Hello and welcome to the August edition of the Parenta magazine!
With all COVID-related restrictions now lifted, the subject of hugging is on many people’s minds! So, what better
month than August to take a look into the importance of appropriate hugging in child development? Turn to
page 10 to find out the science behind just how much difference hugging can make to a child’s physical and
emotional progress.
We were lucky enough in May to have an exclusive interview with early years expert, Tamsin Grimmer, on the eagerly
awaited Birth to 5 matters guidance. Tamsin was part of the Steering Group and a member of the Inclusive Practice
and Equalities Working Group.
Despite Birth to 5 matters being warmly received by so many across the sector and being hailed as a great resource, settings continue
to seek guidance through these unprecedented times; and we are so pleased to be able to bring you another exclusive interview on
this very hot topic; this time with Dr Kathryn Peckham, early childhood consultant, researcher and author, who headed up the Birth to 5
matters Learning Environments Working Group. Turn to page 20 for her comprehensive guide.
We have so much fantastic advice this month from many industry experts, specifically about early child development: Helen Garnett
talks to us about the significant role of co-regulation, Gina Bale teaches us about the pivotal role that myelin plays in our brain, Stacey
Kelly gives us her 12 important life lessons to teach children, Tamsin Grimmer looks at mark-making in relation to school readiness, and
Frances Turnbull explores how music can be used to develop listening, attention and understanding as an Early Learning Goal.
As always, everything you read in our magazine is written to help you with the efficient running of your setting and to promote the health,
happiness and well-being of the children in your care.
Please feel free to share the magazine with friends, parents and colleagues – they can sign up to receive their own copy here!
Please stay safe, everyone.
Allan
8 Write for us for the chance to win £50!
8 Guest author winner announced
19 Congratulations to our learners
34 Brain box
35 Pineapple fried rice
News
4 Childcare news and views
6 A round-up of some news stories
that have caught our eye over the
month
Advice
10 The importance of hugging in child
development
14 A holistic approach to SEND
18 Top 5 holistic development activities
26 The art of mentoring in the early years:
part two
30 The importance of sensory bags
38 Cycle To Work Day
The art of mentoring in the early years: part two 26
Meeting myelin 28
Celebrating difference and neurodivergence: part 5 32
The significant
role of
co-regulation in
the early years
Co-regulation is vital for
young children because it
provides crucial support.
12
Birth to 5
Matters - an
exclusive interview
with Dr Kathryn
Peckham
20
Kathryn covers the scope
and quality of the Birth to
5 matters materials.
Using music to develop 24
listening, attention and
understanding as an Early
Learning Goal
Listening is a skill that is fundamental
to learning.
Industry Experts
12 The significant role of co-regulation in
the early years
16 12 important life lessons to teach
children
20 Birth to 5 Matters - an exclusive
interview with Dr Kathryn Peckham
24 Using music to develop listening,
attention and understanding as an
Early Learning Goal
28 Meeting myelin
32 Celebrating difference and
neurodivergence: part 5
36 Making their mark!
Making their mark! 36