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Monday, August 8, 2016

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Meeting the emotional and learning needs of the unique child

Health campaign says young children should have three hours activity a day

Friday, July 29, 2016

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‘Every movement counts’ is the motto of a new Department of Health campaign to encourage children aged under five to be physically active for at least three hours a day.

Home Learning - A parent’s guide to… transitions

Monday, July 25, 2016

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At this time of year, moving room or setting is particularly common. Penny Tassoni presents some top tips for parents

The Big Picture - Yoga stories

Monday, July 25, 2016

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Where might a yoga lesson take you today?

Learning & Development: Motivation - At source

Monday, July 25, 2016

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What influences learning? Marion Dowling explores how children develop the inner drive to learn things for themselves

Gender gap crisis 'fails generation of boys', charity claims

Monday, July 18, 2016

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A ‘gender gap crisis’ is seriously damaging prospects for boys in this country, according to a children’s charity.

Early bedtime in young childhood 'cuts obesity risk'

Monday, July 18, 2016

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Researchers have linked a much lower incidence of obesity in teenagers who were tucked in by 8pm during their early years.

Put outdoor learning on curriculum, policymakers urged

Monday, July 11, 2016

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Researchers are calling for outdoor learning to be included in the national curriculum after a report found it is in decline, despite evidence of its effectiveness.

Programmes that boost children's development rated

Monday, July 11, 2016

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Programmes that support attachment, behaviour and cognitive development in young children have been assessed by the Early Intervention Foundation.

Big picture - Put to the vote

Monday, July 11, 2016

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The ‘Pre-school’ classroom at New World Nursery in Washington, Tyne and Wear, will keep its name after a vote by the children that mimicked the referendum.

STARTING POINTS: PART 7 - Poppy, 36 months old

Monday, July 11, 2016

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Meeting the emotional and learning needs of the unique child

Home learning - A parent's guide to self-regulation

Monday, June 27, 2016

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Key facts about self-regulation and how to help your child develop it. By Penny Tassoni

Nursery offers insight into its Reggio-inspired approach

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

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An Outstanding nursery is branching out to offer early years settings a chance to learn about its distinct outlook on professional development, the nursery environment and child-led projects.

Let go gender stereotypes

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

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As a male childcare worker, this World Book Day I decided to go as Anna from Frozen.

Editor’s view - Sound asleep?

Monday, June 13, 2016

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Feeding and sleeping are probably the most emotive aspects of being a new parent, with the potential for guilt, distress and anger all possible in the sometimes bewildering struggle to do your best to take care of a young infant.

Evidence of free hours’ benefits is lacking

Monday, June 13, 2016

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Dr Jo Blanden, co-author of a new study on the free early years entitlement, weighs up the evidence

STARTING POINTS: PART 6 - Leo, 30 months

Monday, June 13, 2016

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Meeting the emotional and learning needs of the unique child

Early years pioneer Jerome Bruner dies aged 100

Thursday, June 9, 2016

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Jerome Bruner, a pioneering cognitive, developmental and educational psychologist, has died aged 100.

Getting to the point of early brain development

Friday, June 3, 2016

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Young children are more likely to follow the direction of a pointing finger than other signs, according to psychologists, who are keen to hear from nurseries to put their theory into practice.

Coaching pilot boosts outcomes for children and adults

Monday, May 30, 2016

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An early years coaching programme is rolling out nationally after a huge leap in outcomes was recorded among a pilot group of children.

Editor’s view - Keep it in mind

Monday, May 30, 2016

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Emotions have been running high for children, parents and teachers in the past few weeks of SATs, with tales of impossible questions, leaked papers, and playground tears.

The Big Picture - Meditation Mike

Monday, May 30, 2016

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Children are learning mindfulness and meditation at an early age in Reading, thanks to regular sessions with ‘Meditation Mike’.

Troubled teens left in limbo

Monday, May 30, 2016

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The ‘epidemic’ requires a mix of early intervention and later support services, finds Charlotte Goddard

A Unique Child: Nurture Groups - Well nourished

Monday, May 30, 2016

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Nurture Groups offer children and young people with difficult emotional, social and behavioural needs a safe place within their school where their problems can be addressed. By Caroline Vollans

A Unique Child: Mindfulness - In the here and now