By Ross Midgley, director of Crocus Early Years Centre, Essex I cannot comment on Jean Brown's Ofsted inspection, although after reading her 'In my view' (Nursery World, 27 January, page 35) I looked...
Now five a day is no longer enough, Mary Llewellin explores boosting fruit and veg intake even further
Use the pointers to help gather evidence for NVQ Level 3 unit: Contribute to the protection of children from abuse. Read our advice in conjunction with Level 3 standards in Early Years Care and...
The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) last week called on Government departments to read its new report on family services before working out the details of the recent spending review...
Children who spend more time discussing letters and sounds with their parents are better at reading and mathematics when they start school, a new report by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)...
Effects of child-caregiver ratio on interactions between caregivers and children in childcare centers: an experimental study In this Dutch study 217 caregivers from 64 childcare centres were observed...
In the second of her articles on inclusion, Jane Muir challenges attitudes to disabled children and explains how activities can be adapted with a little thought 'I don't do stairs,' says Alison John,...
One of an EYP's first priorities is to make children feel valued and secure. Developing a positive relationship with all children is therefore vital to the role, says the CWDC's Jane Haywood Standard...
The story of Noah's Ark provides a fitting end to the school-wide project, with ideas for learning in all areas, as Sue Chambers wraps up her diary and records for inspection. The special needs unit...