We are proud and pleased to announce that during 2017 we have raised £4781 for various charities and donated over 1209 food i...

A healthy and balanced diet is beneficial to everyone, however it is even more important for children for many reasons. For e...

Children can benefit greatly from access to the internet, educational games and educational apps on tablets.

In a modern learning environment, classroom layout and the use of space is an increasingly important factor. Believe it or no...

It’s quite normal for most children to lose focus and get distracted easily. It’s important for adults to understand that it’...

The outdoors offer limitless opportunities for children to learn through play. Regular exploration and learning in an outdoo...

On Friday 17th November staff at Early Learning Furniture in Orton Southgate took part in a Where’s Wally themed fundraising ...

There are so many benefits for young children who participate in sport – both physically and emotionally – here are just a fe...

Celebrations for Halloween, on 31 October, seem to get bigger and bigger each year with more and more people wanting to take ...

Classroom storage is becoming ever more important in schools today, with class sizes increasing and space being at a premium,...

Getting children involved in arts and crafts activities is an integral part of early education. These activities provide a ra...

Phonics is a method of teaching beginners to read and pronounce words by learning the phonetic value of letters, letter group...

When thinking about what affects and influences learning, colour probably isn’t the first thing most people think of. However...

We have come up with some simple tips that will help you and your child overcome the concerns about starting school

In any educational environment, be it a school, nursery or pre-school, storage is always necessary and can be hard to find!

The majority of us can remember dreading homework when we were younger, doing anything possible to avoid it – stressing out o...

Our Folding School Dining Tables are premium in the industry and offer a wide range of benefits to all educational establishm...

Integrating play with learning is one of the most beneficial ways for children to explore life and different aspects of how t...

Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 7 February with the slogan “Be the change: Unite for a better inter...

Creative play encompasses a range of different activities that just about all children love participating in, from drawing an...

Arts and crafts activities are an integral part of children’s development in early years. The skills gained from participatin...

Being outdoors is great for children. As well as the fact kids love the great outdoors, the fresh air works wonders for them,...

We’ve recently launched a brand new range of Classroom Carpets, Rugs and Activity Mats that are perfect for schools, pre-scho...

Reading is a key driver in the development of children from a very young age. In the very early years, reading helps them to ...

Junior easels are specially designed to be used by young children in nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools. They are low...

Songs, rhymes and musical instruments are a great way to help children progress their language and communication skills. It’s...

Sand and water play encourages sensory development and provides the ideal opportunity for children to explore the benefits of...

In the UK Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June and this year it is on Sunday 18 June. This is a special day...

Technology is becoming more and more predominant in classrooms and the use of computers, mobile devices and the internet is a...

Lunchtime is always a busy time of the day in any school. With a limited time to set up, feed everyone and clear up, lunchtim...

Here at ELF, we offer a range of classroom lapboards and mini whiteboards which are specially designed for use in primary and...

Here at ELF, we offer a range of classroom lapboards and mini whiteboards which are specially designed for use in primary and...

Feed a child’s imagination with our imaginative play range – a selection of school play equipment which will help stimulate g...

World Book Day is back! Thursday 2nd March 2017 sees World Book Day celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The thought of unleashing young children into the kitchen may fill you with dread but they can learn so much from cooking and...

Recent studies on literacy confirm that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in personal development, scho...

As the summer holidays begin many people will be going on holiday with their families. Holidays are great but getting to your...

Gardening in schools is becoming more and more popular and has been proven to really enhance a child’s learning experience. ...

In the UK Mothering Sunday, or Mother’s Day as it is now more commonly known, is held on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly t...

Reading should be promoted and encouraged through every stage of a child’s school life, from pre-school right through to seco...

It’s nearly that time of year again that everyone looks forward too – Spring! We can start to look forward to longer, warmer ...

Outdoor activities for kids are a great way to let the young ones explore the outdoors and keep them occupied so the dreaded ...

Having a dedicated area for outdoor play is essential in an early years setting as it allows children to have regular opportu...

Enjoying books and reading stories from a very early age is crucial in the development of children. It helps with their abili...

Your child might like the idea of a packed lunch, most do, but which lunchtime choice is best for your little one?

The past few years has seen a change in the way children are taught to read in schools. Phonics is recommended as the preferr...

Traditionally the Chinese New Year is organised around the movements of the moon with the New Year typically falling between ...