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Nurturing Healthy Habits
Preschool is a critical time in a child’s life when they begin to develop habits and behaviours that can shape their health and well-being in
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The Willows Way through the lens of neuroplasticity.
A critically important feature: the brain lives in a thick bony mass, the skull, and consequently lacks direct access to the external world.
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Doing the Work
Doing the Work Our children are growing up in a world that is increasingly fast-paced and competitive. Children are constantly being bombarded with messages about
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Supporting all Areas of the EYFS
There are seven areas of learning and development that must shape our educational programme in Willows. All areas of learning and development are important and
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Inflammaging – Why is it important for parents to know the facts?
“Inflammaging” is a term that is being used more and more often these days. It is a combination of the words “inflammation” and “ageing”, and
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Healthy Living and Healthy Mind at Hammersmith
Having a balanced, healthy diet is paramount to being susceptible to learning. Without a happy and healthy brain, how can we learn effectively? As time
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Let Food be thy medicine
Willows Preschool has a passionate interest in the link between diet and health. Not surprisingly, what is emerging is that what is good for adults
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Proprioception is the awareness
Proprioception is the awareness of where your body is in space. The early years at Willows are a time when our Children learn gross and
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Antibiotics use in Children
Antibiotics are a mainstay of modern medicine, used to treat everything from ear infections to strep throat. However, recent research has raised concerns about the
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SIPS
Have you ever wondered why anxiety has become so prevalent in modern society? Or why today’s children seem to be grappling more than ever with depression and other neurofunctional disorders? “SIPS: The Molecular Connection Between Immunity & Learning” offers a fresh perspective on the delicate balance of our immune systems and neural pathways.
A ground-breaking idea emerges in the ever-evolving field of immunology and neuroscience, connecting dots we never thought to join. Dive into the riveting exploration of how the very molecules responsible for warding off infections in our bodies play a pivotal role in how we learn and process the world around us.
