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Quote of the week

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
'What we didn't anticipate when we made Teletubbies was the response we got from very small children. There is no tradition of allowing little ones to be reflected back and see themselves on the screen. I think that this mirror function that television has for children is a very important one' Anne Wood of Ragdoll on why she created the Teletubbies for children under three, The Guardian

Four-year-old David Mcdonald saw rainbows

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
Four-year-old David Mcdonald saw rainbows when the Tiny Tots Science Show visited Morton Nursery in Linwood, near Paisley. The children enjoyed scientific experiments, including making 'rainbow glasses' that diffracted light, thanks to PESTO (Paisley Engineering Science and Technology Outreach) from Paisley University. Photo Gerry McCann

Education authority lacks leadership and vision, say inspectors

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
The education authority in East Dunbartonshire has been criticised in its first inspection report for lacking vision and leadership. The authority has been given eight weeks to produce an action plan for improvements following the publication of the report last week. The authority is responsible for nine secondary and 36 primary schools, two special schools and seven special units/bases, one Gaelic-medium unit, 16 nursery classes, one Gaelic-medium nursery class, one special educational needs nursery class and one nursery school.

'Tell us how to spend the cash'

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
Expanding integrated early years services for vulnerable young children in deprived communities should be a priority for the new Changing Children's Services Fund, the Scottish Executive said in a consultation paper published last week. Other proposed objectives include advice and support for parents of such vulnerable children and support packages for those with disabilities or special physical, emotional or educational needs. The consultation seeks views on the Executive's proposals for allocating the Fund, and other suggestions.

Young musicians from Nunu Day Nursery in Cheshire

    News
  • Wednesday, July 14, 2004
    • | Nursery World
(Photograph) - Young musicians from Nunu Day Nursery in Cheshire get ready to record the vocals for their new CD, a compilation of original songs and rhymes written by their pre-school teacher, Natasha Melbon. Using her Masters degree in music, Natasha has developed a unique method of supporting creative expression. She said, 'Once I've written the music, the children use their imaginations, respond to experiences and express and communicate their ideas by introducing themes and lyrics.' The CD features the Nunu anthem, which is sung each year at the children's 'graduation' ceremony.

Project guide

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
This three-part project covers all six areas of learning, indicated by: Personal, social and emotional development

Brick by brick

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
You can adapt your doll's house activities for children of differing abilities by letting them explore construction at their own pace, write Jean Evans and Dianne Irving Activity 1

Minister visits

    Other
  • Monday, May 5, 2014
    • | Nursery World
Lime Grove Day Nursery in Hertfordshire welcomed MP and minister of state for work and pensions Mike Penning.

Hard facts of funding gap revealed

    News
  • Monday, November 17, 2014
    • | Nursery World
The true scale of the funding shortfall for childcare places in the early years sector is revealed in new research from the Pre-School Learning Alliance. Ruth Thomson takes a look at the numbers.

Worksheets are no substitute for any real-life experience

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
I applaud Julian Grenier's article 'Mark my words' (1 February), for I feel strongly that children are being institutionalised too young and that somehow the importance of play and its significance in the development of pre-school children has been pushed aside. I totally agree that worksheet-based teaching not only fails to extend children's thinking, but it also does not allow them to draw on their experiences. An activity based on the rhyme 'Five little speckled frogs', for example, where the children are able to act out the song using toy frogs - which enables them to understand the concepts of counting to five and backwards - is far more likely to be remembered and understood than colouring in a worksheet that has five frogs on.

A special place

    News
  • Wednesday, April 28, 2004
    • | Nursery World
High quality outdoors provision is vital for children's development. Jan White looks at a new scheme to help settings deliver it

Home learning - A parent's guide to ... Sleep

    Features
  • Monday, January 26, 2015
    • | Nursery World
Sleep affects children's development and well-being in a number of ways. Penny Tassoni explains what these are and offers some advice to help make sure your child gets the hours they need.

Joint effort

    News
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2001
    • | Nursery World
You can let the children join in many of your inexpensive ways of keeping fit, as Jan Hurst shows If you've been following the advice given in last month's fitness feature you should at least feel you have made a start on your overall plan towards better health. Now you can take a look at building on your fitness levels through everyday activities with the children.

It's fine outdoors for prizewinners

    News
  • Wednesday, March 3, 2004
    • | Nursery World
The first prize in the Outdoor Challenge competition run by Nursery World and Learning Through Landscapes has gone to the Red HouseChildren's Centre in Bristol. More than 200 entries flooded in from settings eager for the chance to win 2,850 worth of equipment and advice to help redevelop their outdoor areas.

Brush with nature

    Other
  • Monday, June 16, 2014
    • | Nursery World
Children at Magical Tree Nursery in Burnley took part in national initiative-Project Wild Thing, which aims to reconnect children with nature.

Watch the birdy

    News
  • Wednesday, January 23, 2002
    • | Nursery World
Meg Jones, childcare and early years consultant Winter is a lean time for wild birds. Show the children how they can be kind to their feathered friends by making seeded cones. It is easy, it has an end product, and it is very, very messy - so children will love it!

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