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Sunbeams Day Nursery has embedded loose-parts play into provision across all its settings, transforming practice and inspiring children. Nicole Weinstein reports
As with the other age groups, the developmental needs and interests of the child provided the starting points for planning the room for two-year-olds.
A shortage of sand and water for play can cause squabbles. Anne O'Connor advises on creative ways of providing this popular resource.
Making the move from nursery to primary school can throw up challenges for everyone involved, but settings can take steps to make the process easier. Rebecca Fisk suggests some methods.
A new video shows how to recognise and support young children's musicality
What is meant by continuous provision, and what does it require of early years practitioners? Anne O'Connor explains the key elements.
An activity based on the Noah's Ark story has provided a focused learning opportunity for girls and quieter children, reports Rebecca Fisk.
With all their good intentions, children's centres may still let down their users through design faults that can be altered reasonably easily. Manager Colette Tait shows how.
Imagination is the only resource you'll need in abundance to enjoy activities inspired by this children's book, says Helen Bromley.
Small-world play offers children the chance to explore real and imagined worlds in miniature. Early years settings put a range of small-world play equipment to the test and report back to Nicole...