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The private talk a child engages in while playing is a tool in their language development, with a lot to tell practitioners, says Anne O'Connor.
Food costs are soaring, yet a third of the food we buy still gets thrown away. Mary Whiting offers tips on cutting waste and costs for nurseries and parents alike while ensuring children still eat...
The SEND Code of Practice seeks to refocus practitioners' efforts on making sure children and families are at the heart of decision-making. Kay Mathieson takes a look at how the early years...
Adults' facial expressions have a strong impact on very young children learning about social relationships. Anne O'Connor explains social referencing and why early years workers need to understand it.
Vaccination has drastically reduced whooping cough in the UK, but it can still strike young children. The WellChild helpline offers advice.
Block play allows a child to mix creativity with mathematical problem-solving, says Anne O'Connor.
Is your nursery space working for or against gender diversity? Dr Jen Lyttleton-Smith examines why promoting gender diversity and avoiding stereotypical roles is important when working with young...
Children's charity NCH is to change its name to Action for Children from September. The charity says it is aiming to raise its public profile, increase its voluntary income and focus more on...
Make-believe is integral to a child's development, and the more open-ended the resources, the greater the scope for imaginative play, says Helen Bromley.
Specially designed story sacks can engage children who have special educational needs who might otherwise miss out, says Viv Hampshire.