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Hello<br />
Welcome to our family<br />
Welcome to the <strong>February</strong> edition of <strong>Parenta</strong> <strong>magazine</strong>!<br />
With the first, possibly the wettest, and certainly the longest month of the year under our belts, we can look forward to a<br />
month of celebration and achievements - our focus for this month - and your <strong>magazine</strong> is just brimming with articles on<br />
these topics!<br />
Pam McFarlane explores the ‘value of values’, Gina Smith looks at the importance of children feeling represented, and<br />
Stacey Kelly explores kindness versus people-pleasing. We also look at how we can encourage our children to celebrate<br />
individuality. We have plenty to celebrate with National Apprenticeship Week upon us and have some great advice to help<br />
you get involved, or if you are thinking about hiring an apprentice. Check out Priya Kanabar’s article on page 18 as she<br />
explains why hiring an apprentice makes sense, regardless of how small your setting is!<br />
Remember to register for our webinar on the 15th and join us, together with our early years experts as we gain insights,<br />
share experiences, and celebrate achievements in childcare apprenticeships. You can register at www.parenta.com/<br />
webinars and don’t forget you will earn a CPD certificate if you attend!<br />
Don’t forget to share the magic of our <strong>magazine</strong> with your friends, colleagues, and parents alike. They can receive their own<br />
copy in digital or printed format by signing up at www.parenta.com/<strong>magazine</strong>.<br />
Allan<br />
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Regulars<br />
10 Write for us<br />
36 EYFS Activities: Expressive Arts & Design<br />
News<br />
4 Congratulations to our <strong>Parenta</strong> Learners<br />
6 Improving the business of childcare: part 2<br />
8 Childcare news and views<br />
Advice<br />
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14 Apprenticeships - a path to a rewarding career<br />
22 Lunar New Year<br />
26 Being kind to everyone and celebrating our<br />
individuality<br />
30 Children’s Mental Health Week<br />
Industry Experts<br />
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12 I think they have sensory needs what can I do?<br />
Part 2.5 - provide and adopt<br />
18 Why hiring an apprentice makes sense -<br />
Yes, even for childminders!<br />
20 Let’s get ready to play… wait, what now?<br />
24 The value of values<br />
28 The importance of children feeling represented<br />
32 Musical medicine: How music helps pre-term<br />
neonatal infants<br />
38 Child development: Dance and movement - part 2<br />
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