The apprentice levy can now support early years leaders with an enriched Level 5 and Level 7 programmes in Leadership. Gareth Alcott, director of strategic partnerships at the National College of...
Richard Willis, visiting professor at the University of South Wales, reviews a book which explores how mindfullness can be integrated into settings. It combines theory, case studies and research to...
A leading early years organisation has called on the Government to abandon Key Stage 1 SATs. Members of Early Education said they felt there was a clash between the 'welcome, play-based philosophy of...
Do you fully understand the benefits of outdoor play? Do you know the full range of experiences that you should offer young children outdoors? I thought I did until talking to a nursery owner who...
Faced with a number of Freedom of Information requests, Ofsted has bowed to pressure and published more information on the methodology of the Bold Beginnings report.
This year's art competition for schools has been launched by the National Galleries of Scotland. There are five categories, including nursery schools, P1-P3 and special educational needs. Children...
Many children in need are pre-school age, but early help is being cut. Rachel Buckler, trainer and consultant, reports
London Borough of Newham, Newham Outdoors and Active - joint winner