The latest survey of parents taking up childcare provides plenty of deeper explanations for what families want and need, says Eva Lloyd.
Use children's natural fascination with ducks as a starting point for mathematical activities with suggestions from Anne O'Connor Adult-led activities
A good mix of equipment in your outdoor area will offer older children the exciting and demanding activities they need Large structures
A car called Freddie is proving the perfect learning resource. Annette Rawstrone reports
How early years educators can engage with the people who are the most important and influential in young children’s lives – parents, carers and families. By Dr Stella Louis
Learning about the principles and main features of the Reggio Emilia approach will help educators examine their own practice The pre-schools of Reggio Emilia, in northern Italy, came to international...
Summer brings out a wild array of shoes and sandals but do we pay attention to the feet inside them? Jan Hurst does If our teeth were as neglected as our feet we'd all be wearing dentures.
The range of resources that you provide for using in role play can be nearly as wide as the children's imaginations Effective role play depends on good resources, which do not have to be expensive....
Inviting their peers home for a snack and play is the route to happy integration for children at a diverse centre. Karen Faux hears how.