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Building dens is a natural and important pastime in children's social and emotional development. Anne O'Connor explores how adults can support this form of play while respecting children's need for...
The idea of 24-hour nursery provision (News, 5 April) sounds good initially, but I would be concerned over the health and safety issues involved in handing over a child in the morning to a parent who...
Early years settings uncertain of how to introduce music into everyday practice need simply find a real, live musician, as Linda Bance explains.
Hot on the heels of Ofsted's annual report into early years provision comes its proposed changes to the sector's inspection process (see News, page 4). These represent a fairly comprehensive revamp of...
As the summer holidays roll on, it seems appropriate that much of our news coverage this week is devoted to the issue of play.
How a Language Leaders project in Liverpool improved children’s language development and practitioners’ confidence, and helped to share good practice. By Annette Rawstrone
Early years settings are looking to a second opinion about their practice, says Karen Faux.
Leaving a baby to ‘cry it out’ has no adverse effects on child development and attachment, according to new research.
Nappy changing should be anything but routine. Anne O'Connor considers the experiences of two-year-old Ava and how to make care routines a time of warm interactions. Photographs courtesy of siren...
Some food for thought in your professional career Planning the Pre-5 Setting: practical ideas and activities for the nursery. By Christine MacIntyre and Kim McVitty. (David Fulton, ISBN: 1843120585,...