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In the first of a series on short-term planning, Jane Drake shows how to further children's learning by building on observations of their play. Here she looks at how one boy's interest fostered his...
There has been a recent rise in negative commentary about large nursery chains – but let’s not succumb to or promote division, says Sarah Mackenzie
Further to the news story 'Council fails in planning inquiry' (7 August), as a local resident and one of the complainants I want to stress that we are not 'anti-nursery'. This is simply the wrong...
Observant practitioners explored how they could follow children's interests to extend their thinking and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, as Di Chilvers shows.
Mary Dickins is an early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)
A new level 5 apprenticeship standard has been approved for the early years sector – but only meets Level 3 requirements.
Whatever new criteria are given to us, assessment remains an essential expression of our values as practitioners and defines how we support children as learners, argues Jan Dubiel of Early...
Position: Area manager of Snapdragons Nursery, with six settings in Bath and Wiltshire
How do you create a quality learning environment? Gill Farnworth, head teacher of Westfield Nursery School, Stoke-on-Trent, explains the approach of her staff team.
Childminders have welcomed a joint letter sent out to local authorities last month (10 January) reiterating the guidance on registered childminding and planning permission. The letter was sent from...