The inclusion of physical development as a Prime area of the revised EYFS will have a powerful impact on a child's emotional well-being and later learning, says Anne O'Connor.
It becomes obvious when you stop to look at the job of nannying for more than a few minutes that nannies are in 'sole charge' not just of children but of their own careers. It's because they work...
Nursery nurses are notoriously badly paid, even though their work is increasingly demanding. For many, home ownership is out of reach -a recent survey found that a pair of nursery nurses on average...
1 Suitable Person The childminder must submit to checks which will prove they are fit to carefor a child.
* Provide a wide range of good quality resources, that are well organised and accessible, and materials and tools for working in two and three dimensions. * Teach the children how to use tools and...
A new web-tool aims to help early years providers review their practice in the light of the Foundation Stage principles, explains Michael Baxter Thoughtful and responsive provision in the Foundation...
Welcome to another issue full of ideas and suggestions to help you spend your money wisely and well. If you are not already a fan of softplay you are likely to be converted by the extraordinary range...
* Value the time and attention you give to settling in a child and parent(s). * It certainly should not be seen as a time to 'get through' so that you can move on with full responsibility for the baby...
Nursery owners in Kent campaigning against the new rules for the nursery education grant (NEG) for three- and four-year-olds have launched a new association and website aimed at raising awareness...
Guidance for early years settings and schools on how they will open for more children is expected later today, after the prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the Government wants to see...