I am very keen on information and resources or tools that will inspire or increase my effectiveness as a learning and development consultant. Hootsuite, http://signup.hootsuite.com, is a social media management dashboard, great for managing multiple social networks.
Sandra Brouet, learning and development consultant
As a childminder one of my favourite things, which works well for myself and other childcare groups, is the brilliant development wheels and early support materials from kmpublications, www.kmpublications.com
Ann Ross, Quality Assured Childminder
My favourite gadget is my Sonos sound system. We love to listen to music and the Sonos allows me to stream music wirelessly throughout the house and in the garden. I can even use it as a morning alarm and stream the radio into the bedroom.
David Hancock, managing director, Treetops Nurseries
My favourite thing is the TACTYC website, http://www.tactyc.org.uk/news.asp. It is really informative and provides a meeting place for early years educators to keep up to date with theory and practice. The Reflections on Early Years issues present a range of subjects designed to stimulate reflection and debate. The News section covers conferences past and present and the key themes which are currently being considered and addressed by TACTYC through lobbying activities.
Nikki Fairchild, EYP programme co-ordinator, University of Chichester
Get in touch with Nursery World to let us know your recommendations. Email karen.faux@haymarket.com.
