Many childcarers will have watched the BBC's 'Whistleblower' expose with a sigh of resignation that their abilities, dedication and commitment are being questioned again. The programme unfolded with...
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...
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,...
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...
* 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...