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How should the 'areas of need' in the Special Education Needs and Disability Code of Practice be considered in relation to the prime areas of learning? Kay Mathieson explains.

EYFS Best Practice: A short history of ... Early education

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Monday, January 26, 2015

| Nursery World

Consultant Wendy Scott OBE was one of the leading figures within the early years sector to be recognised in the New Years Honours List for services to education. Here, she provides a brief history of nursery education in the UK as a celebration of the principled reflection, determined action and thoughtful provision that has led to innovative early years care and education across the nation and which has been acknowledged worldwide.

A Prime chance for expert advice

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

| Nursery World

Kay Mathieson will be leading a seminar on the Prime Areas of Learning at the Nursery World Show 2015

Experts call for withdrawal of baseline check

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

| Nursery World

Campaigners are calling on the Government to scrap the new baseline check, which all children will be required to take in the first few weeks of starting Reception.

Learning & Development: Science - Full force

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Monday, January 12, 2015

| Nursery World

A 'playful' project has won an award for its success making scientific ideas accessible to children and families, writes Olivia McCrea-Hedley.

EYFS Best Practice: All about... PD: principles into practice

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Monday, January 12, 2015

| Nursery World

When it comes to best practice in Physical Development, it's important to understand the thinking behind both the 'principles' and 'programme' approaches. Dr Lala Manners explains.

Home learning: Activities for parents - Shape and size

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Monday, December 15, 2014

| Nursery World

Penny Tassoni has plenty of activities with shapes and sizes to try at home

Positive Relationships: Shapes and sizes - Size it up

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Monday, December 15, 2014

| Nursery World

Teaching the concepts of shape and size requires the right vocabulary, but incorporating everyday tasks, jigsaw puzzles and construction is equally important - and ideal at home, says Penny Tassoni

Reading charity gives away books at food banks this Christmas

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

| Nursery World

Free books for children and adults are to be handed out at food banks during the festive period, thanks to a partnership between Booktrust and The Trussell Trust food bank network.

Learning & Development: Bird Watching - Wing it!

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Monday, December 1, 2014

| Nursery World

Following children's interests sparked a project to build an eco-friendly bird hide at a setting in Liverpool. Marianne Sargent explains.

All about ... children's values

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Monday, December 1, 2014

| Nursery World

The values nurtured in the early years shape how children approach the wider world later in life. But which values are beneficial and how do we balance different interests? By Marion Dowling

Learning & Development: Observation - See here

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Monday, December 1, 2014

| Nursery World

History, and the Child Study Movement in particular, can provide some important learning about observation and record keeping. Tina Bruce, Stella Louis and Georgie McCall offer some clarity on the main issues.