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Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

As Ofsted publishes its second Early Years Annual Report, Nick Hudson looks at how early years settings need to balance teaching and play in a child’s early years

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!

Tattoos, taboos and workplace acceptance

Opinion

Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

A brief introduction. I am a male - tattooed, pierced and qualified - childcare worker and have been for the past ten years.

Minister's View - Why we are consulting on the future of children's centres

Opinion

Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

Childcare minister Sam Gyimah exclusively unveils the Government's new consultation on the future of children's centres.

Helping children to manage risk

Opinion

Friday, July 10, 2015

| Nursery World

We live in a risk-averse society, but without risk-taking children will not reach their potential, argues Michelle Wisbey

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.

First and foremost - children birth to three

Opinion

Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

It's the time of year when Nursery World publishes an issue with a special focus, devoted to one aspect of early years care and education that we explore in depth.

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.