Let children discover that their bodies are the only instruments they need to explore the joys of sound, with ideas by Denise Bailey Developing children's confidence and ability to communicate is...
Ofsted's new early years inspection framework, which comes into force on 4 November, will focus on safeguarding, safety and teaching.
How should settings provide books and storytimes for children across the age groups, and what is the role of the adult? Penny Tassoni explains
How the work of Aboriginal artist Minnie Pwerle sparked the children’s interest in shape, colour and pattern, among other things, at one setting. By Caroline Vollans
Like all children of this age, Jasmine is developing new skills and language all the time. Her chatter is constant and is now quite well formed. She emphasises the 'action' word in what she says, for...
Ideas to help you implement Birth to Three Matters This week: Discovery fun - will it fit?, exploring pattern, shape and early counting
The quality of nursery education and childcare offered in early years settings has improved slightly in the past 12 months, according to Ofsted.
Nurseries that highlight people's gender tend to promote stereotypical views in children, according to an American study.
Lynn Bryden is business and finance support officer at Sure Start Strategic Partnership, Tyne & Wear (www.northtyneside.gov.uk).