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Now that they've seen the requirements of the new Code of Practice, early years providers around the country are doubting they can ever fulfil them. Catherine Gaunt investigates.
Adopting the dialogic approach to reading with a child will help parents, and practitioners, to advance the child's oral language. Joan Kiely explains the method and its importance.
Literacy is linked to a specific body of knowledge and skills, so practitioners should focus on helping children to acquire these essentials, says Vicky Hutchin.
Adopting a key person approach requires careful preparation and organisation by the staff team in any setting, as well as reviewing practice once they have started using it, writes Anne O'Connor.
Two organisations are now offering distance learning courses for people wanting to train as childminders. Both Childcare Study, an online organisation, and the National Extension College (NEC) have...
There has rightly been a lot of emphasis on the Foundation Stage over the past year, but we are aware that many working in the daycare sector are desperate for more information on caring for babies...
Name: Lucy Scott Job title: Hospital playworker Name of department and organisation: Specialised Play Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital Location: Birmingham Duties
What is superhero play? Why do children enjoy it? Should adults restrict it? And how can early years practitioners support this form of play? Nicole Weinstein provides some answers