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Thursday, November 19, 2015

| Nursery World

Tickets are selling fast for our seminar on self-regulation at the Nursery World Show 2016

Learning & Development: Communication & Language - My Mistake

Monday, November 16, 2015

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When learning a language, children often say things that don’t sound quite right. In the last article in this series, Professor Julian Pine explains why ‘clever mistakes’ are often a sign of progress

Early Years Pioneers - Lev Vygotsky

Monday, November 16, 2015

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He died young, but Russian theorist Vygotsky helped to inform practice in many ways, says Linda Pound

The Great Outdoors

Opinion

Monday, November 16, 2015

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One of the joys of helping to run a pre-school is seeing the children connect with the natural world, says Sue Cowley

Premature babies missing crucial two-year check-ups

Monday, November 9, 2015

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Almost half of very premature babies are not receiving vital developmental checks, figures show.

Secret Life of 4-year-olds returns as a series

Monday, November 2, 2015

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A documentary charting the development of 50 four-year-olds at nursery re-emerges as a series tomorrow.

Interview: Merle Davies, Director for the Centre of Early Child Development

Monday, November 2, 2015

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Ms Davies has been appointed to lead part of Blackpool's Better Start project

Learning & Development: Self-regulation - A good match?

Monday, November 2, 2015

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A secure and trusting relationship, in the right environment, is key for children to develop internal self-regulation. Megan McClelland and Shauna Tominey explain

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Joining forces

Monday, November 2, 2015

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Two-year-olds can present a range of challenging behaviours. Annette Rawstrone considers how practitioners might work with parents to help both parties better manage this period of development

A Unique Child: Integrated Review - Key to success

Monday, November 2, 2015

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As one of the professionals closest to a child, with a responsibility for building a strong relationship with parents, the key person is crucial to an effective integrated review. Dr Kay Mathieson explains

Well set up

Monday, November 2, 2015

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How do children's emotional skills affect future success? Hannah Crown reports on new research and training

NDNA's project to improve children's numeracy to be scrutinised

Friday, October 23, 2015

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The impact of the National Day Nurseries Association’s Maths Champions project on the numeracy of disadvantaged three- and four-year-olds is to be analysed in a new trial.

More five-year-olds achieving a 'good level of development'

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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The number of children achieving the expected level for their age at the end of Reception has continued to rise.

Nurseries could play a 'vital role' in advising parents on suitable apps for children

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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A new report recommends early years settings provide parents with guidance on the type of apps that support children’s learning.

Low attainment linked with poor motor skills

Monday, October 5, 2015

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There is mounting evidence of a correlation between young children's balance and co-ordination and how well they do at school.

Learning & Development: Memory - I remember

Monday, October 5, 2015

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How do children learn and remember information, and what approaches will help them reach their full potential? In an extract from her book on child psychology, Usha Goswami explains.

Nursery World Awards 15: Equipment - professional books

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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Winner- Foundations of Child Development series,various authors, Routledge

Nursery World Awards 15: Individuals - LIfetime Achievement

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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Winner - Marion Dowling, independent educational consultant and early years specialist. By Lesley Curtis, headteacher of Everton Nursery School and Family Centre

Outdoor areas 'sacrificed' for childcare places

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Outdoor play space is being cut to make room for more childcare spaces, early years experts warn.

Editor's view - Tablets of stone?

Opinion

Monday, September 21, 2015

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Debate about the role of ICT in the early years is surely some of the most polarised around, as our head-to-head between Professor Annette Karmiloff-Smith and Dr Richard House shows (see pages 14-16).

Be the change

Opinion

Monday, September 21, 2015

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On Friday 11 September, I was reminded of events 14 years ago when two planes crashed into the World Trade Centre in New York.

ICT - for & against: Toddlers, TV and touchscreens

Monday, September 21, 2015

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Do ICT and multimedia in the early years have positive potential, or are they a danger to development? Here, two experts make their case.

Learning & Development: Communication & Language - Confused?

Monday, September 21, 2015

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What is it like growing up with two languages, and how does it affect development? Ludovica Serratrice and Samantha Durrant address some common misunderstandings and provide the facts.

Three-quarters of under-fives use tablet computers

Friday, September 18, 2015

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The number of pre-school children using tablets and mobile phones has risen sharply, research suggests.

Nick Gibb signals move to change school start for summer-borns