A raft of changing Government policies could spell the end for the one form of early years provision that has been proven most effective. Julian Grenier asks why.
It's not just babies who gain from heuristic play - and better still if it takes place outdoors, as Sara Davies found in her research.
It is perfectly possible for children to participate in regular phonics sessions that are enjoyable for all concerned. Poetry and song
Food allergies have become increasingly common these days. But just how prevalent are they? Is it just that we are more aware of them or are they really on the increase?
You can incorporate the use of ICT equipment in children's imaginative play. Jane Drake shows you how Children will already be familiar with many uses of information and communications technology...
Our series on training for self-evaluation concludes with a look at how nursery managers actively value their staff, by Laura Henry.
Reading a young child's feelings and responding appropriately to them can be a tricky business for carers. Dr Richard Woolfson offers some helpful advice
Margaret Donaldson furthered our understanding of young children's need to see the sense behind the tasks we set them, as Professor Tricia David explains
New research reveals how the health and development of the under-fives varies dramatically depending on where they grow up in England.
Push comes to pull as children make investigations into magnetism. Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton explain how.