Leading early years experts will be offering essential information and advice on policy and provision for two-year-olds at Nursery World’s conference in London on 9 July
The best ways to be alert to young children's play choices include: * Use your skills of observation in a relaxed and informal way: look, listen and observe what the children are doing and in what...
By Sue Allingham, Foundation Stage and infant co-ordinator at a primary school in Richmond upon Thames While it is good news that the Government is proposing a national programme for Foundation Stage...
There are various key points that practitioners need to bear in mind in selecting, using and teaching about tools and materials: * Ensure that materials and tools fit the purpose. Explain to the...
From this month, nannies can apply to become approved childcarers in advance of the April launch of the Government's scheme for allowing parents to claim tax credits against their nannies' wages (see...
Consultant Wendy Scott OBE was one of the leading figures within the early years sector to be recognised in the New Years Honours List for services to education. Here, she provides a brief history...
I was delighted to read the letter from Victoria Openshaw of the Worcestershire Childminding Association (29 March). I have also been following the ongoing correspondence on Nursery World's letters...
A round-up of books and other resources to help you get the most out of the topic. 'Discovery' resources
Children become aware of their bodies at an early stage, and with personal, social and emotional development at the core of the Foundation Stage, 'Our bodies' makes an excellent topic for the early...