What is 50 Things To Do?

Our experience tells us that children benefit hugely from 50 Things, showing progress in their academic, social and emotional development.

While intended to be a universal offer from Local Authorities, 50 Things is showing strong impacts in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

50 Things has been created to stimulate strong progress in early language and communication. By engaging in a wide range of exciting activities that they want to talk about, children's vocabulary significantly improves.

50 Things provides suggestions for all parents and carers about exciting things to do in their local area. This is particularly useful for those who might lack confidence in engaging with the process of learning.

Inspired by parents' ideas, all 50 activities have been written by education experts and early years practitioners.

The 50 Things activities have been designed to be accessible for children of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs. 50 Things also provides activities which are appropriate for all children, from birth right up to their fifth birthday and beyond!

50 Things To Do celebrates cultural diversity across the activities, ensuring all communities can share experiences with meaning.

The project directly meets pre-school literacy priorities and helps schools and settings to respond to Ofsted's challenge to focus on the wider curriculum.

50 Things supports families during the Covid pandemic, helping them have fun at home and outside while remaining safe. It also helps schools and Local Authorities fulfill their statutory obligations to support home learning.