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A Unique Child: Prematurity - Term times

Monday, December 16, 2013

| Nursery World

In the second of a two-part series on pre-term babies, Anne O'Connor considers what practitioners need to know in order to provide quality support to children and families.

Learning & Development: Progress check at two: Part 4 - A sense of self

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Monday, December 16, 2013

| Nursery World

It is crucial that practitioners understand the sensory, social and emotional factors that could impede a child's development - and how to plan for individual needs. Sue Chambers explains

Positive Relationships: Confidence - Master plan

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Monday, December 16, 2013

| Nursery World

There are three different levels of confidence, and practitioners have an important role to play in helping these to flourish in children, argue John Hattie and Gregory CR Yates in this edited extract from their new book on the science of learning.

Learning & Development: Under-Threes - Woolly thinking

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Monday, December 16, 2013

| Nursery World

Exploring wool can spark babies' curiosity and help them learn about the world around them, explains nursery owner Emma Graham.

Enabling Environments: Collections - Try for size

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Monday, December 16, 2013

| Nursery World

An understanding of size aids mathematical development in children, but how can you support it? Nicole Weinstein offers some suggestions.

Ofsted Annual report: Schools with poor behaviour to have 'no-notice' inspections

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

| Nursery World

Too many schools in England have mediocre teaching and weak leadership, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said.

PACEY launches online consultation on CPD

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Friday, December 6, 2013

| Nursery World

The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) is consulting with practitioners on the continued professional development (CPD) support they require in the future.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Chop and change

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

In the second article of a two-part series on weaning, Nicole Weinstein considers ideas for meeting the energy and nutrient needs of infants aged seven to 12 months, through a range of food.

Positive Relationships: Behaviour - Fair shares

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

How should you approach the idea of sharing when children seem to be finding it difficult? Kay Mathieson provides some guidance on workable strategies and realistic expectations.

Enabling Environments: Let's explore... Santa Claus

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

Use stories and games based on Santa Claus to talk about the value of giving and inspire creative learning opportunities in the run-up to Christmas, suggests Marianne Sargent.

Enabling Environments: Outdoors - Wrap up!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

In the first of a series on outdoor play in winter, Julie Mountain looks at what nurseries need to think about to help keep children warm.

Learning & Development: Two-Year-Olds: Part 12 - Natural links

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Monday, December 2, 2013

| Nursery World

How can practitioners work within the Prime areas while also introducing children to the Specific areas of development? Penny Tassoni considers how the different aspects link together

Enabling Environments: Community Links - Talking shop

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

| Nursery World

As part of a drive to forge links with the local community, a setting in Durham organised a supermarket trip. Carey Anne Bonser reveals why it has given them an appetite for more.

Learning & Development: Physical Development - Body doodles

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

| Nursery World

Physical doodles can nurture young children's learning and help them understand their bodies in creative and playful ways. The following extract from a new book offers guidance on getting started.

EYFS Best Practice: All about ... Building positive relationships with parents

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

| Nursery World

Communicating from the heart is crucial if we are to work in partnership with the parents of our babies and youngest children. Anita M Hughes and Veronica Read explain why it matters.