News, Thoughts & Inspiration
With Love from Italy: Reflections from Reggio Emilia
Accompanying Episode 17 of the Atelier Podcast
Our visit to Reggio Emilia invited us into a way of seeing children, learning, and community that is deeply intentional and profoundly human. Rather than offering a set of practices to replicate, the experience immersed us in environments where trust in children as competent learners is communicated through every material, space, and interaction.
A New Chapter for Inspection- Understanding the DfE’s Early Years Inspection Toolkit
Accompanying Episode 15 of the Atelier Podcast
With the launch of the DfE’s Early Years Inspection Toolkit, settings can expect a more consistent, transparent, and dialogue-driven approach to quality assurance. Clare sits down with Vanessa Dooley - founder of Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy - to unpack what the new framework means for leaders, practitioners, and families.

