Eyes on Early Years Volume 12 | Page 2

Welcome to the January 2018 edition of ‘EYES on Early Years Magazine’. 2018 is a year of celebrations for us – not only are we celebrating one year of this magazine being published, but we also have a very big birthday this year! Early Years Educational Services turns 10 years old! What an achievement to have been successfully operating in the UAE for ten years. From its humble beginnings in Sarah’s living room to a Company that has offices in Barsha Heights and Knowledge Park, Dubai and Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Lara Hudson Chief Operating Officer We have enjoyed being at the forefront of Early Years Education in the UAE over the last 10 years, working with over 9,500 learners from 750 nurseries and schools. Many learners have worked through the different course levels and have become part of the ‘EYES family’ over the years, making us the success that we are today. We thank you all for your support and we look forward to sharing the next 10 years with you. You will see that over the coming months we will have a number of events to share with you that will celebrate our 10 years – starting with our ‘Top 10 CPDs’! We will be offering one of these each month (excluding July and August), at the CPD price from 2008! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about this incredible offer. In this issue we look at the importance of role play in the Early Years and some new and exciting things that you can use when designing these spaces with young children in mind. January is often a time to reflect and identify what your goals are for the future. Our article ‘Planning Ahead’, provides guidance on what to consider when creating your 5 Year Plan. We have also included a downloadable 5 Year Plan template for your use.