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Research linking them with preventing cot death has put the use of babies' dummies back under scrutiny. Annette Rawstrone hears both sides of the debate.
Question time Each morning we set up a question on our question table and display board for the children to answer, with their parent or carer, by placing their name card in a 'yes' or 'no' container.
Why movement is important for the youngest children and how settings can best provide opportunities to practise it. By Carol Archer
Adults' facial expressions have a strong impact on very young children learning about social relationships. Anne O'Connor explains social referencing and why early years workers need to understand it.
Part of a parent's or carer's role is to make sure activities are at the appropriate level for an individual child. Each baby or toddler will develop at their own rate, so they should not be...
Good practice Meeting the minimum standards is no longer enough for settings to keep customers loyal and stay ahead of the growing competition within the early years sector
The results for 2012/13 show that overall 52 per cent of children achieved a 'good level of development' at the end of reception.
The approach to early years practice in New Zealand was an eye-opener for Nicola Smith, who hopes that UK practitioners can learn to be more daring and imaginative I have wanted to go to New Zealand...
When it comes to best practice in Physical Development, it's important to understand the thinking behind both the 'principles' and 'programme' approaches. Dr Lala Manners explains.
Feeding, dressing and nappy changing support learning and development, explains Penny Tassoni