Standing Tall for Early Years invites settings across the UK to plant sunflower seeds; record how tall they grow and post photos of them on Twitter to @leyfonline using the hashtag #standingtall4EY.
A prize will be awarded for the tallest towering sunflower by LEYF’s garden expert and co-author of 50 Fantastic Ideas for Nursery Gardens, Clodagh Halse.
June O’Sullivan, CEO of LEYF said, ‘Both the sector and the children have been through so much uncertainly, upheaval and change over the past few months, we at LEYF believe now is the time to understand each other’s emotions, be kind to each other and look to the future with hope and positivity. What better way to do this than planting radiant sunflowers and standing tall together.’
She added, ‘Early years has been badly underfunded for a decade, and in the last financial year the childcare sector faced a £600m funding shortfall – not to mention a lack of status and recognition from the Government. Let’s all unite and shine much-needed light on the great work we all do.’
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