Just 6 per cent of parents think that children should be tested in English and Maths within their first few weeks of school, according to new research, which also revealed that most parents surveyed...
There's plenty of fun and learning for children to find in one of nature's readiest resources, as demonstrated in a book by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield Mud art
Approaches to planning need to be reconsidered, especially in the light of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted inspections, says Helen Bromley.
The key to successful planning is for the early years team to be aware of children's developing needs and be able to respond to them flexibly Planning is about practitioners giving informed thought to...
With digital technology now an integral part of children's everyday lives, settings must consider how they can best use it to support learning. Dr Christine Stephen draws on 15 years of research to...
David Sobel's seven principles of natural play are a great checklist for planning quality outdoor play places for children, Nicole Weinstein discovers
Embracing risky play gives children the chance to push themselves to their limits, with physical, emotional and educational benefits, explains Annette Rawstrone
The staff:child ratio changes ignore the competing demands on staff particularly from children with emotional needs and the new two-year-old intake, says Pat Gordon-Smith.
Help children cope with an unsettling experience in their lives with suggestions from Jean Evans.
The giving season is an ideal opportunity to encourage empathy and altruism, says Rachel Goodchild Teaching altruistic behaviour is an important step in developing a child's ability to learn capably....