Woodworking in early years settings fosters creativity and problem solving, says professional sculptor and public artist Pete Moorhouse.
Go outdoors to create monster puppets, sing, dance and hide in a Gruffalo's den in part two of a project by Helen Bromley Having introduced the theme of monsters through Maurice Sendak's classic...
Use focused activities to help children explore the world through their senses with a two-part project from Judith Stevens Practitioners may plan a project based on 'the senses' on its own, or as part...
Early years practitioners were amazed at the success of boys' writing projects that started from their observations. Julie Cigman reports.
Our comprehensive guide to recognised qualifications at all levels will help you plan your career from your first steps in working with children to management and degree courses that will equip you...
Paper, scissors and glue are all that is needed to create dazzling 3D decoupage pictures, says Miranda Walker decoupage is the traditional paper craft technique of layering identical pictures one on...
Paper plates are cheap and readily available, providing opportunities to develop a range of physical and creative skills. Denise Bailey suggests uses for a versatile resource
Children have a kinship with animal characters and can relate closely to their experiences, says author Peter Brown
You might be surprised at what children want when they're asked - and at the benefits it has for their confidence, as Mary Evans discovers Burgers, pizza, a bouncy castle and the latest hits from the...
Janet King, sector manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE, unpacks the Education Select Committee’s recommendations on post-16 qualifications and looks at the path ahead.