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What is true ‘free-flow play’, and when is children’s ‘involvement’ in their learning not actually worthwhile engagement? Dr Julian Grenier unpicks the theories in the context of best practice
In the first of a new series, Jan Dubiel considers the meaning of the characteristics of effective teaching and learning, highlighted in the Early Years Foundation Stage review
The Bridge Child Care Development Service joined the leading national children's charity NCH yesterday (31 July). The Bridge is best known for its expertise in Part 8 Reviews, which are commissioned...
Despite DfE claims that childcare settings will now receive a ‘boost’ in funding rates (as of last week - 1 September), many providers say they are to receive £5 or less per hour for three and...
Jan Hutt, minister for health and social services at the National Assembly for Wales, has approved a play policy for Wales that will be published in the autumn. The policy is a broad statement of...
Perhaps the hardest part of establishing a new nursery is coming up with a distinctive name, says Derek Hayes.
Childcare professionals are being invited by a television production company to take part in a documentary series to help hassled parents bring some order to their chaotic family life. Ricochet South...
Supporting babies’ maths development is the focus of this first part in a new series by Judith Dancer
Professor Paul Anand explains how one of the first economic studies to look at young children's behaviour can give insights into family life
Identifying children's relationships with the adults in their home is no longer a matter of Bob's your uncle, says <STRONG> Mary Evans </STRONG>