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The revised Early Years Foundation Stage will form part of sweeping changes to services for families and young children, but the framework's original values and principles must remain if it is to...
Looking for ways to extend parachute play? Making Waves by Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet is full of great parachute games with the emphasis on developing the children's self confidence and team...
Cut out the daylight to encourage the youngest children in your nursery to have peaceful, refreshing naps. Night Night curtains are specially woven so that they block out light and are available in...
Practitioners should acknowledge the feelings that separation can trigger in a young child, a parent and themselves, says Anne O'Connor.
Malleable materials such as play dough offer rich opportunities for promoting scientific learning (see page 21). To make play dough, you will need: Ingredients *2 cups plain flour *2 cups water *1 cup...
- How To Be An Outstanding Childminder by Alison Lee (Continuum Books, 12.99, ISBN 978-1-84706-496-7)
Staff need to be able to demonstrate their understanding of child development in practice during inspections, says Laura Henry.
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New research shows that childminders are more likely to achieve outstanding practice when supported by their local authority.