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...
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...
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...
Why is mark making an important form of early writing and how can practitioners support and resource for it in their settings? Penny Tassoni investigates
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...
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...
Childcare employers and voluntary organisations in Scotland can now check job applicants' suitability to work with children under the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 which came into...
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...