The patterns in language, movement and music may not be immediately obvious but learning to recognise them helps children make sense of the world, says Linda Pound.
These books for the very young are designed to grab their interest and keep it, with the help of pop-up, lift-the-flap and press-the-button surprises Pop-ups
Financial experts tell Mary Evans about what makes a nursery's business plan worth more than the paper it's written on.
In the first of a four-part series, Pen Green Research Base's Karen John explains why supervision is such an important focus of the revised EYFS and what it means for early years settings.
Integrated working and family support are Birmingham's priority amid Sure Start cuts and re-organisation. Mary Evans reports.
Calculating and number play must be interactive if it is to trigger ideas and stimulate thinking. Anne O'Connor suggests ways of making the best use of mathematical resources.
A shortage of sand and water for play can cause squabbles. Anne O'Connor advises on creative ways of providing this popular resource.
From classic festive tales to a lion going walkabout in the snow, Meredith Jones Russell offers a selection of books to share with young children this winter
Elinor Goldschmied's contributions to the education of children and their carers are described by Sonia Jackson
All schools will be encouraged to join ‘strong’ multi-academy trusts by 2030 with local authorities given powers to set up their own trusts, under moves outlined in the Government’s Schools White...