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The importance of empathy

Opinion

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

| Nursery World

Like nursing, early years is a profession that demands compassion, says Dr Geoff Taggart

Union warns primary curriculum will 'turn out robots'

News

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

| Nursery World

The proposed primary national curriculum will hold back the progress of many children and label others as failures according to 102 individuals and organisations.

Sign up for Nursery World's conference on two-year-olds

News

Friday, March 1, 2013

| Nursery World

Nursery World is running a conference, 'Two-Year-Olds: Policy and Practice' on 19 April to provide expert advice and debate on provision for this age group.

To the point - Speak up for children

Opinion

Friday, February 8, 2013

| Nursery World

It's difficult to know where best to focus these words, since I am still reeling from so many of the misconceived suggestions in Elizabeth Truss's proposals.

A meeting of minds?

Features

Friday, January 11, 2013

| Nursery World

Readying, partnership or meeting place - what relationships should there be between early childhood and compulsory education, asks Peter Moss

To the point - Only one pair of hands

Opinion

Friday, January 11, 2013

| Nursery World

If an early years practitioner gains a higher level qualification, will she be effective in supporting more children?

Exclusive: Concern over lack of data on nursery deaths and injuries

News

Friday, January 11, 2013

| Nursery World

No official records are kept on the number of deaths, serious injuries and accidents that occur while children are in nursery or other childcare settings, a Nursery World investigation reveals.

One in five teachers has given food to hungry pupils, a survey suggests

News

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

| Nursery World

Large numbers of pupils in London are starting the day without breakfast, a survey claims.

To the Point - Squashing them in

Opinion

Friday, December 7, 2012

| Nursery World

Policymakers may need reminding that actions speak louder than words. The focus of the foundation years is on child development, proclaimed the Government in its document, 'Supporting Families in the Foundation Years'.

Take twos - meeting the needs of a new market

Features

Friday, October 26, 2012

| Nursery World

It has been estimated that 65 per cent of the two-year-olds accessing their free entitlement in the future will represent new business.

EYP case study: Small group 'thinks big'

Features

Thursday, October 11, 2012

| Nursery World

EYP Sarah Fillingham describes how her determination to give renewed impetus to a local network is gaining fruition

Private schools will be able to opt out of the EYFS

News

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

| Nursery World

Independent schools will be able to opt out of the EYFS from the end of this month.

To the point - What really counts

Opinion

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

The Olympics and Paralympics brought cheer to millions, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the pageantry of the opening ceremony and much of the sporting drama. But what are our priorities? Would we rather pay for entertainment, or support the life chances of several million children by improving the essential skills of communication and language?

To the point - No easy way to quality

Opinion

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Quality in childcare matters. High-quality provision imp- roves child development, school readiness and longer-term outcomes for children, from earning potential to life expectancy. Low-quality childcare can minimise the benefits, or even result in long-lasting negative effects, on development.