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New sets of tools to help early years providers measure what they are giving children, and improve it, are proving popular, says Ruth Thomson.
Leading early years figures give their responses to last week's undercover expose of bad practice in two nurseries and a holiday creche, and its criticism of the childcare registration and inspection...
Securing funding takes dedication and a plan of action. June O'Sullivan explains how it's done Nowadays, we often hear the term 'sustainability'. It has become a favourite word among grant officers,...
Peek, poke and dig your way into all kinds of openings around the nursery and in stories and songs with these activities based on holes from Denise Bailey Children enjoy finding holes, creating holes,...
How can early years practitioners encourage children to become active helpers, rather than passive bystanders? Tamsin Grimmer explains
How do children of different ages respond to literature and what is the best way to support them, asks Charlotte Goddard
Midwinter is a special time of year. Julie Mountain suggests how you can make the most of its atmospheric dusky evenings, scudding clouds and squally showers– and maybe, if you’re lucky, some early...
Attention-seeking is often dismissed as a negative behaviour, but it actually has an important role to play in children’s development, explains Caroline Vollans
How can settings get themselves seen on social media right now? Nicola Read offers some top tips
We convened an expert panel to discuss capacity expansion, meeting demand, making a profit and managing administration in light of the expanded offer. By Catherine Gaunt