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Monday, September 7, 2015

| Nursery World

Contrary to the findings of previous American research, spending time in daycare does not lead to problem behaviours in young children, argue Eric Dearing and Henrik Daae Zachrisson

An essential guide to ... the integrated review

Monday, September 7, 2015

| Nursery World

The new review, bringing together two separate assessments from early years and health, is being rolled out this month. Charlotte Goddard provides an overview of what practitioners need to know.

Enabling Environments: Tummy Time - Floor show

Monday, September 7, 2015

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The benefits of 'tummy time' are well documented, but many babies spend too little time playing in this way. Andrea Vaughan explains how her setting has been working to increase parent awareness.

Daycare does not make pre-school children aggressive

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Childcare does not lead to aggression and can improve behaviour, according to new research.

Taking their time

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Children need to be allowed to 'stand and stare', says Cathy Nutbrown

Editor's View - Fresh air and fun

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Outdoor nurseries past and present enshrine important principles of good practice,says Editor Liz Roberts

Home learning - A parent's guide to ... treasure basket and heuristic play

Monday, August 24, 2015

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Giving your child opportunities to explore a variety of objects can aid their developmental progress. Penny Tassoni explains.

Children in England 'some of the unhappiest' at school

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

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Bullying is a fact of life for more than a third of children, a new report into children’s wellbeing has found.

Children in England 'have less freedom to go out to play'

Friday, August 14, 2015

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Parents in England give children less freedom to play outside and travel to and from school by themselves than other countries in Europe, a study has found.

Positive Relationships: Key Person Role - Love me do?

Monday, August 10, 2015

| Nursery World

All children need love, but a key person's part in providing it should be considered with care.

Hunt blames smartphones for children 'not speaking properly'

Thursday, August 6, 2015

| Nursery World

Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has said that smartphone use among parents is to blame for children’s speech and language delays.

My best course - Understanding behaviour

Monday, July 27, 2015

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A five-day intensive course on psychotherapy gave practitioner Rachel Cowie the tools to understand children's motives.

Making space for play

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Professor Cathy Nutbrown shows why, in the words of Comenius and Confucius, 'it is better to play than do nothing'.

Editor's view - Lovely lullabies

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Liz Roberts finds out why it's good to slow down and sing with babies

A question of logic

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Sue Cowley asks what summer-born children need

Learning & Development: Froebel - A different story?

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Seeing Froebelian principles in action in a township in South Africa gave Early Childhood Studies students Valeria Scacchi and Jennifer Partridge a fresh view on what the philosophy can look like in practice. Here, they share their experiences.

Home learning - A parent's guide to...Television time

Monday, July 27, 2015

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Too much TV can have a negative impact on development, but when managed well it can actually be a valuable addition to children's everyday experiences. Penny Tassoni explains.

Learning & Development: PSED part 2 - Mind out

Monday, July 27, 2015

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How can practitioners help children to play in a manner that best supports their development? Marion Dowling explains.

Restricting 30-hour offer to workers could widen gap on disadvantage, says expert

Monday, July 13, 2015

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One of the leading figures behind a landmark 17-year study into pre-school education has criticised the Government for restricting the 30-hour offer to working families.

A Unique Child: SEND Code of Practice - Shared thinking

Monday, July 13, 2015

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When faced with behavioural challenges, practitioners should embrace the opportunity to learn more about children and develop effective strategies to support them, says Dr Kay Mathieson.

Helping children to manage risk

Friday, July 10, 2015

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We live in a risk-averse society, but without risk-taking children will not reach their potential, argues Michelle Wisbey

The lived experience of others

Friday, July 10, 2015

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'Welcoming acceptance' of each other is vital to let children know that they will be listened to and supported, says Jane Lane

Save the Children highlights early language gap

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

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The charity is calling for more investment in the early years to prevent children, particularly those that are disadvantaged, falling behind in language development.

Rise in children passing phonics check, but teachers' doubts remain