The strangeness of settings in ‘the new normal’ is just one concern that parents have about sending their children back to nursery or school – but keeping them at home is not worry-free either....
Children’s mental health services are ‘buckling under pressure’ in the wake of the pandemic, says Anne Longfield’s Commission on Young Lives, which calls on the two Conservative leadership candidates...
What are the issues related to gender inequality and stereotypes, and how can early years settings help children to have more inclusive attitudes? Gemma Goldenberg reports
Where is it? Develop children's mathematical thinking by giving them plenty of opportunities to talk about positioning with resources and activities around the setting, suggested by Sheila Ebbutt and...
As Reggio celebrates its 40th anniversary, Carlina Rinaldi and Peter Moss explore the widespread appeal of one of the world's most important networks of childhood centres This year, the Italian city...
It might be a little quieter in your setting this month, with children and staff away on summer breaks. Make the most of the extra space by thinking about how it could be rearranged or resourced to...
Our plant of the month is hazel, a tree whose catkins, nuts and coppicing opportunities make it an ideal activity resource. By Julie Mountain
What influence do practitioners’ childhoods have on their own wellbeing and the way they respond to children? By Charlotte Goddard
With the festive season fast approaching, Ruth Thomson compiles a list of the best children’s books
Boundaries, drawing the line, saying ‘no’ – it’s time to disentangle the terms, explains Caroline Vollans