I read with interest the comments about re-qualification made by Richard Dorrance, chief executive of the Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (CACHE) ('Keeping up to date', Letters, 11...
I had seen Bisakha Sarker's awe-inspiring Indian dancing in the theatre and eagerly invited her to join our project. During her visits to Rainford Village Playgroup, Bisakha told the children stories...
How one school improved the language skills of nursery and Reception children. Deputy head teacher Helen Lombard explains
Anational day of action called by Unison for 4 December will celebrate the commitment and dedication of staff working in the public sector. The day will involve a central rally and lobby of Parliament...
One of the most disadvantaged London boroughs is to carry out an evaluation of its family support services in readiness for the development of up to 15 children's centres. The evaluation is being...
The children at Akrotiri Pre-School had great fun transforming old potatoes into a group of amusing characters. As part of their topic on food, the children spent a week enjoying activities and...
By Dr Penelope Leach, psychologist and child development specialist Children have the same basic human right as adults to be protected from any form of violence. Yet the laws of most countries extend...
Ideas to help you implement Birth to Three Matters This week: Share a problem - using a toy to discuss problems and promote self-awareness and identity
Letter of the week wins 30 worth of children's books I read with interest the story 'Teachers' status for early years workers'
Sue Atkins talks to Sue Learner about parenting and discipline, in the wake of the riots that spread destruction through the streets of London and most of the major English cities.