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

Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

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

Features

Monday, July 13, 2015

| Nursery World

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

Opinion

Friday, July 10, 2015

| Nursery World

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

Opinion

Friday, July 10, 2015

| Nursery World

'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

News

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

| Nursery World

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

News

Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

While the number of children passing the phonics check has increased year-on-year, teaching staff are unsure of its value.

Baby rooms - Still room for improvement?

Features

Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

Good practice begins with babies, but nurseries have historically focused more on older children. Three years on from the Baby Room Project, Hannah Crown asks if anything has changed.

Training scheme boosts speech skills

News

Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

A national early language training programme has been successful in boosting the communication skills of two to three-year-olds.

Petition calls for a more joined-up approach between health and education

News

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

| Nursery World

A new petition calls for the Government's Health and Education departments to work more closely together to tackle 'critical issues' affecting children's development.