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Positive Relationships: Working with Parents - A point of view

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

A joint research study into parental engagement in day nurseries challenges current thinking, say its authors Kathy Sylva, Claire Schofield, Jenny Goff and Arjette Karemaker of the University of Oxford and the National Day Nurseries Association.

On the menu: Avocado chocolate mousse

Other

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Supplied by Janis Crutch, chef and co-owner of Little Monkey's Nursery, Windsor

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?

Enabling Environments: Making Spaces...Creativity

Features

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Creating a space for two age groups to share can help staff get more from resources and ease transition for children. Anne O'Connor suggests ways to make the most of an area.

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.

A Parent's Guide to ... Literacy

Features

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

As a parent, literacy is probably the area that you are most determined for your child to succeed in. It is important, both in school and in life, and being able to read and write confidently and fluently are vital skills that we all need.

Enabling Environments: Forest school diary - fire starter

Features

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Fire can be a useful focal point on forest trips, says Caroline Watts, forest school leader at Reflections Nursery and Forest School, Worthing, West Sussex

Learning & Development: ICT - On the map

Features

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Exploration of the world in the early years can be supported with an interactive map of your local area. Marianne Sargent offers some guidance on making one.

Learning & Development: Young Children's Thinking: Part 1 - First thoughts

Features

Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

Understanding the stages young children go through when developing their thinking patterns is crucial when supporting babies and infants from birth to three years, says Marion Dowling. Photographs at Treetops Beechwood day nursery by Pauline Neild.