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Making space for play

    Opinion
  • Monday, July 27, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Professor Cathy Nutbrown shows why, in the words of Comenius and Confucius, 'it is better to play than do nothing'.

Are schools really best for twos?

    Opinion
  • Friday, July 17, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The publication of this year’s Ofsted early years annual report should have been cause for celebration for the private, voluntary and independent sector, says Neil Leitch

Play is back! Long live play!

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2015
    • | Nursery World
While there was a lot to celebrate in Ofsted's annual early years report, Sir Michael Wilshaw's drive for more of the poorest twos in schools is more of a challenge, says Penny Tassoni

Editor's view - In need of examination

    Opinion
  • Monday, July 13, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The fluctuating situation with Level 3 and above early years qualifications and the need for GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above is beginning to feel so complicated that you need a high-level degree just to understand it!

The lived experience of others

    Opinion
  • Friday, July 10, 2015
    • | Nursery World
'Welcoming acceptance' of each other is vital to let children know that they will be listened to and supported, says Jane Lane

Primed for learning

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 29, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The prime and specific areas must be woven together from the beginning, says Nancy Stewart, principal consultant at Early Learning Consultancy.

Love, love, love

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 29, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Our approach to love needs attention, says Dr Jools Page, director of the MA in Early Childhood Education (UK and Malta), University of Sheffield.

A positive perspective

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 15, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The Starfish Story, originally written by Loren Eiseley in 1969, is familiar to many, but it's worth repeating from time to time to remind us that everyone can make a difference.

Ready to talk about the challenges ahead

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 15, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The Government is taking a number of steps to improve childcare, and will be looking to discuss the future of the sector with practitioners, says childcare and education minister Sam Gyimah.

Progress, or problem?

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 15, 2015
    • | Nursery World
On the face of it, the Government's policy of increasing 'free' childcare to 30 hours a week seems like a jolly good idea.

Editor's view - Not in the house

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 15, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Hmm, the Ofsted Big Conversation may be taking a bit of a tetchy turn in forthcoming meetings between the inspectorate and the early years sector.

Still work to be done

    Opinion
  • Wednesday, June 3, 2015
    • | Nursery World
While the funding review is great news, Neil Leitch warns the sector to stay focussed.

Editor's view - Wales the brave

    Opinion
  • Monday, June 1, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The Welsh Government deserves plaudits for its bravery in implementing the play-based Foundation Phase for threeto seven-year-olds - radical indeed compared to the way that things are progressing in England.

Love is no longer all you need

    Opinion
  • Friday, May 22, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Dr Peter Elfer says that developing the deep level knowledge and self-assurance to manage the complexity of contemporary early years practice requires study, not just 'love'.

Editor's view - The day after

    Opinion
  • Monday, May 18, 2015
    • | Nursery World
The first few days after an election feel a bit like waking up with a hangover after a raucous party - exhausted, with a headache, and counting the casualties.

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