Observations of children who are new to the setting can guide practitioners in making each area of provision more accessible for the settling-in period, says Jane Drake Observation in setting
The structure and goals of the Letters and Sounds phonics teaching programme for three- to five-year-olds are outlined by Daniella Cohen.
<P> In her second article on children's dispositions, Anne O'Connor considers how early years practitioners can help children to be enthusiastic about learnin </P>
The Department for Education has published revised curriculum guidance ahead of the implementation of the updated EYFS.
In the last in this series on schemes, Nicole Weinstein looks at resources for the connecting scheme
New guidance on the statutory progress check has an emphasis on working with parents and understanding home learning. Co-author Megan Pacey explains its importance
Early years practitioners engaged parents as partners by exploring schemas for personal, social and emotional development for a project in one London borough, described by Kate Miranda and Stella...
There's a skill in sharing something you've learned with your colleagues, and it's more in demand than ever, says Mary Evans.
From 1925's 'educated girls' to today's professionals, training has always been a priority