Action research has helped to develop a nursery garden to better provide open-ended opportunities for learning, as well improving practice. Teacher Sue Duglan breaks down the transformation.
High Greave Infant School in Rotherham has transformed its provision over the past two years. Ruth Thomson visited to see how it is working to meet the needs of its children.
Under the arches or in a giant aviary, it's a long way from when the water supply was a pond School buildings
Elmscot Day Nursery and Nursery School's comprehensive approach to food offers an inspiring example of good practice, writes Ruth Thomson.
An art project by a London children's centre aims to send reassurance to children in Japan. Lead artist Rosie Potter explains how it evolved.
What does the history of early years policy and qualifications tell us about today’s workforce? Hannah Crown charts developments from the NNEB to T-Levels
Many nursery managers are still trying to gauge what the Early Years Educator and Early Years Teacher roles are really going to mean from a practical perspective. Karen Faux reports
Many parents may think they left mathematics at the school gate but, of course, it permeates every aspect of our day-to-day life, from cooking and checking bills to working out how long it will take...
Children ought to be seen and heard playing in public places, an expert study urges. Play sector figures talk to Mary Evans about the implications for society.
The combined inspection of nurseries eases the burden for providers, says Ofsted's Liz Elsom. Here she explains how to prepare for an inspection Acombined inspection is one that 'combines' the annual...