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Learning & Development: Communication - Manor Park talks

Monday, April 7, 2014

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A children's centre in London has been working with its families,the local community and other providers to address language delays linked to social disadvantage. Julian Grenier shares strategies.

Home Learning Activities: Counting

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Counting is important for learning mathematics.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Drink up!

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Monday, April 7, 2014

| Nursery World

How can we make sure children are getting enough fluids - and what exactly should they be drinking? June Graham offers some advice.

A Unique Child: Child Development - Being 'me'

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Self-awareness is not something we are born with, but an understanding that grows over time. Crucially, says Maria Robinson, it relies on a baby's experience of interacting with others

Business Development - An outstanding operation

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Strong leadership and support for staff have been key for one 'outstanding' nursery.

A Unique Child: Dental Health - Smile!

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Spread the word next month about the importance of good oral health and hygiene

Home Learning Practitioners: How to count

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Giving parents step-by-step information about how the concept of number is developed can encourage them to support their children to count at home. Penny Tassoni explains.

My working life ... Midwife

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Gabriella Jozwiak talks to Rachel Mavers about her varied and vital role looking after mothers and babies and supervising other midwives.

Early Years Teacher: Standard 7 - Sharpen your focus on children's welfare

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Karen Hart investigates Standard 7 in detail, considering the ways in which Early Years Teachers should be proactive and accountable when it comes to children's health and safety.

HR Update - Time to tighten up on absence

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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How can nurseries make sure they don't lose out as the Government phases out compensation to employers for the prolonged sickness absence of staff? Jacqui Mann advises

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - Character building

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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In the first of a four-part series on planning your outdoor area,Julie Mountain introduces the '7Cs' approach for enabling high-quality play.

Enabling Environments: Let's explore... beans

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Monday, April 7, 2014

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Possible activity ideas inspired by this kitchen staple extend far beyond food. By Marianne Sargent

Management - Making funded hours stretch

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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Mama Bear's in Bristol has adapted the way it offers the free entitlement for the benefit of all. By Karen Faux

Enabling Environments: Collections - The world of pattern

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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In the first of a two-part series on pattern, Nicole Weinstein looks at the concept that underpins it all - mathematics -and suggests resources to encourage children to design, build or observe patterns in order to make sense of the world around them.

Positive Relationships: Real progress

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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What next for literacy project Making it REAL? Joyce Connor, from the National Children's Bureau's Early Childhood Unit, looks at how the training has been enhanced for two-year-olds.

Nursery Management: Childminding - Adapting the model to fit

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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Childminders are developing the scope of their services in a variety of ways. Jackie Cosh speaks to the practitioners leading the charge

Nursery Management: Two-Year-Olds - Loud and clear!

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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Now is the time for local authorities and providers to be taking a fresh look at how to communicate with eligible families. James Hempsall explains.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - No messing?

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Monday, March 24, 2014

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Not all children like to take part in messy activities, but this type of exercise has value. Kay Mathieson explains why it is important and how participation can be encouraged.