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Rather than obsess over whether activities are free-flow, child-led and so on, teachers should consider if they constitute effective learning and empower the child as a learner, says Jan Dubiel
How to Heal A Broken Wing by Bob Graham; Walker Books, hardback, 10.99
Learning how to throw and aim at a target is an important skill for the very young, says Helen Bilton.
National Strategies series: Part 3 - From the child
Well-meaning early years settings may provide dolls like disabled children for the sake of inclusive practice, but it could end up doing more harm than good, as Mary Evans hears from the experts.
For toddlers, mealtimes are a chance to show off their communication and physical skills and to learn new ones, but creating a relaxed environment is vital, says Anne O'Connor.
While Britain's early years practice benefits from investment and research, truly innovative thinking may be at risk of being stifled by rigid government-imposed frameworks, warns Wendy Ellyatt.
Lala Manners explains the principles behind the many approaches to physical development and the training available for practitioners.
Knowing how to manage 'difficult' conversations with parents and carers is vital, and particularly so when a child has emerging SEN. Dr Kay Mathieson provides guidance on what to think about.
Much emphasis is put on academic achievement, but how do we support each child to become a person? Marion Dowling begins a three-part series