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The National Day Nurseries Association is working with the University of Oxford to carry out a practice-based research project to indentify the innovative ways settings engage with families.
The Balham Family Centre in south London has developed ground rules for its Latchkey Project within its overall behaviour management policy. Jackie Clasby, the project co-ordinator, explains that...
Early years settings, if they show commitment and get parents on their side, can make their food provision healthier, says Mary Whiting Although admirable exceptions exist, poor food is far too common...
Adopting the dialogic approach to reading with a child will help parents, and practitioners, to advance the child's oral language. Joan Kiely explains the method and its importance.
New laws giving rights to unpaid parental leave have helped to persuade companies to adopt more flexible working practices, according to research supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. However,...
Getting involved in staff's personal problems may seem daunting, but handled well it can result in a stable, happy team, says Julie Addyman Nippers Nursery in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, opened in...
Recent transgender stories in the media show the extent to which notions of gender are becoming blurred. Caroline Vollans explores a subject that all educational practitioners need awareness of
A report has found that there is a glaring gulf between the principles of the Foundation Stage and classroom practice. Mary Evans looks at why it's so hard to get the reception year right Reception...
The early years sector has raised alarm over apparent further Government confusion on the 30 hours policy.
Members of the Open Eye core steering group Margaret Edgington, Richard House and Lynne Oldfield explain why they want the Government to pull back from the EYFS before its imminent implementation.