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Plants and play go together naturally thanks to an innovative garden design installed at early years settings. Ruth Thomson takes an inside look.
Childminders have bought and equipped a beach chalet for a unique resource they can share with other providers. Annette Rawstrone reports.
The endless potential for learning through play that the natural environment offers to young children is observed by 'nature kindergarten' provider Claire Warden.
Role play and imaginative play, early literacy development and other activities can be facilitated with a favourite toy, says Diana Lawton.
Honey Pot Day Nursery Garston was named Nursery of the Year and Neil Leitch of the Early Years Alliance was awarded Lifetime Achievement at our glittering virtual ceremony.
Outdoor environments can offer good opportunities for children to build and develop hand-eye co-ordination, if the right interventions are made. Julie Mountain considers the best approaches.
Digital technology has helped to increase sedentary behaviour among children, but it can also be used to encourage physical activity, says Dr Lala Manners.
Early years landscape designer Julie Mountain continues her exploration of an innovative Canadian approach to early childhood landscape design - the 7Cs - by looking at context and connectivity.
Play awards winners have been named by the Pre-school Learning Alliance. They are: Oakey Dokey's in Essex, for Outstanding Pre-school or Nursery; Kim Heaton of Mableton, Lancashire, for Outstanding...
Careful thought is needed to create well-defined and attractive spaces to enhance play, learning and well-being. Ruth Thomson explains.