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Using language aloud may be essential to young children in activities or at story time and they should not be hushed, says Penny Tassoni Language is an essential tool in our lives. Without language,...
Early years expert Alison Featherbe delves deeper into the DfE's plans to change the safeguarding requirements in the EYFS.
This activity is always a winner with young children, is easy to do at home, and is developmentally beneficial. By Penny Tassoni
Early years organisations have been responding to the Ofsted consultation on the Education Inspection Framework and handbooks that has just closed.
Babies can pretend to be asleep from the age of one, according to a new study, which says that children start to take part in pretend play from a very young age and that it is a key part of learning...
The first national survey of food in childcare is seeking your views. Dr Patricia Mucavele, Children's Food Trust head of nutrition, explains.
A registered childminder with a great deal of training under her belt and an early years degree in her sights is considering where it might lead her. Careers adviser Tina Jefferies suggests three...
Introducing toddlers to pop-up toys. By Penny Tassoni
Under the revised EYFS, learning experiences must be 'challenging and enjoyable'. Is this the ideal opportunity to revisit some tired routines?, asks Penny Tassoni.
The number of nurseries, childminders and out-of-school clubs has dropped dramatically since last summer, official figures reveal, as early years organisations blame the recession for driving...