This practice guide Supporting Children's Thinking provides information about how children’s brains develop and start the thinking process. It has been developed for all professionals including childminders, nursery workers and nannies.

It covers:

• Brain development
• Language and communication
• How can adults support children’s thinking?

Download Supporting Children's Thinking now.

Reflecting on your practice

Did you know that reading and reflecting on this practice guide and the resources mentioned in them all contribute to your continuous professional development?

It is helpful to keep a CPD log recording what you have done, when you did it, why you did it, what you learnt, and the impact it has had on your work and the well-being, learning and development of the children in your care. Think about how you would explain the impact the CPD has had for you to a parent, a student, an inspector, or a visitor to your setting.  

Head over to CEY smart where you can find a free editable CPD log. 

Remember CPD is not just about attending a training course. It can be visiting another setting, reading a relevant book, publication, or blog; attending a webinar; researching a relevant topic; taking part in discussions with peers or taking part in on line learning.