Christine Macintyre examines the importance of play, in this extract from Identifying Additional Learning Needs This chapter is written in response to four-year-old Ronan's request, 'Just let me...
Diane Boyd explains her framework for promoting environmental sustainability and social justice in the early years and how it fits in with the EYFS
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.
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Young children have an innate appreciation of music, so it's easy to build on their enthusiasm. Our special eight-page pull-out looks at ways to develop musical awareness through voice, instruments,...
* 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...
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...
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...