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The importance of leaving children to their own devices with imagination and the most basic materials is explored by Helen Huleatt of Community Playthings with Professor Tina Bruce, Lynn McNair and...
Philippe Fraser, director of London-based Bilingual Nurseries and Les Petites Etoiles, has raised concerns about the financial viability of childcare settings if they have to close to contain the...
Play and self-regulation go hand in hand on the road to effective learning, finds Helen Moylett
Too much TV can have a negative impact on development, but when managed well it can actually be a valuable addition to children's everyday experiences. Penny Tassoni explains.
When selecting premises for a childcare setting, safety, security and suitability for the purpose seem obvious priorities. These elements provide a good starting point when considering what a...
A cause of infant injury or death that is hard to diagnose is easier to prevent by educating parents and carers, as Lena Engel reports
What are the attractions of working in a holiday resort - and the drawbacks? Dan Levy talks to childcarers who go back for more Working abroad in childcare is an intense, lively experience. Okay, so...
Imagine the sounds of dinosaurs for activities ideal for developing early literacy and other areas of the curriculum by Jean Evans How we should prepare children for formal literacy teaching has long...
Attention-seeking is often dismissed as a negative behaviour, but it actually has an important role to play in children’s development, explains Caroline Vollans
Overcoming a language barrier with families who speak little English requires time and effort, but is rewarding. By Karen Faux