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DfE names areas with low and high take-up of phonics resources and training

News

Friday, January 20, 2012

| Nursery World

Thousands of schools have signed up to the Government's scheme for match-funding for phonics products.

Enabling Environments: Collections - Into the woods

Features

Friday, January 20, 2012

| Nursery World

Wherever a setting is situated, woodland creatures should be close at hand, says Nicole Weinstein.

Learning & Development: Superhero Play - Super girls and boys

Features

Friday, January 20, 2012

| Nursery World

What's the difference between a superhero and a fairy godmother? It depends on who you ask. Michael Jones explores how adult attitudes can encourage or stifle children's imaginative play.

Too much, too soon

Opinion

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

| Nursery World

It is astonishing that the unrealistic writing targets in the EYFS haven't been amended, says Sue Palmer

EYFS REVIEW: Sector backs plans to cut red tape in welfare requirements

News

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

| Nursery World

The new safeguarding and welfare requirements under the revised EYFS have been broadly welcomed by the sector, particularly with their aim to reduce bureaucracy in risk assessments.

Why I believe the plans for EYFS reform don't make the grade

Opinion

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

| Nursery World

A Critical Commentary on Reforming the Early Years Foundation Stage (the EYFS): Government Response to Consultation (publ. 20 Dec 2011)

EYFS REVIEW: Second consultation deadline is nearing

News

Monday, January 9, 2012

| Nursery World

The early years sector has only until 19 January to respond to the Department for Education's second consultation on proposed changes to some of the learning and development requirements in the EYFS.

Enabling Environments: Let's explore ... Light

Features

Monday, January 9, 2012

| Nursery World

See how an array of simple resources can combine with curiosity to help children explore the properties of light, with nursery activities used by Angela Chick.

Call to allow infant class sizes above 30 children

News

Friday, January 6, 2012

| Nursery World

A London council is asking the Government to consider whether the limit on infant class sizes should be raised above 30 pupils.

EYFS REVIEW: children's minister confirms guidance is on the way

News

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

| Nursery World

Early years practitioners will receive guidance on implementing the revised EYFS, children's minister Sarah Teather has confirmed.

More girls than boys in the top ten per cent at the age of five

News

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

| Nursery World

There are more five-year-old girls than boys of the same age at the highest ability range, new research suggests.

New resource for practitioners to encourage parents to read with their children

News

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

| Nursery World

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education has launched a new campaign to help practitioners and parents instil a love of reading and books in children before they start school.

EYFS REVIEW: second consultation on early learning goals

News

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

| Nursery World

The early learning goals for literacy and mathematics in the EYFS have been amended, in light of the response from the early years sector to the revised framework.