We launch a new Foundation Stage project by Carolyn Price examining birds both common and exotic, with guidance on activities led by adults and by children A topic on birds offers many opportunities...
As nursery schools continue to close all over the country, it could be a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Barbara Riddell and Pauline Trudell argue for rescuing and preserving them.
How useful is Early Years Teacher training and what difference does it make to leading practice? Samantha Sutton-Tsang, senior lecturer from the Department for Children and Families at the University...
The next doula training course by British Doulas, the agency set up by Top Notch Nannies, takes place on 23-24 November and 31 November-1 December. Managing director Jean Birtles says that they're...
There's no doubt that research that proves the success and effectiveness of a project, service or initiative in hard cash terms is more likely to change minds and policy than evidence that proves...
Ahead of a much-anticipated review of the EYFS this year, many nursery heads have firm views on which aspects of the framework need to be improved, writes Melanie Defries.
In promoting PSED, Norland Nursery chose to focus on the elements in isolation as well as how they weave together. Clare Crowther explains.
Supporting parents Mark-making fascinates young children - you have only to look at the baby making marks with spilt milk to see this in action. Over time, children start to attach meanings to the...
There's a distinct end-of-term feeling about this week, with some very important Government initiatives hurrying into the open before everybody heads off on holiday. The long-delayed Youth Green Paper...
6 September. Art Attack. (ITV 1, 3.45 to 4.05pm) Neil Buchanan presents the first programme in a new series of the art show for children packed with tips, teasers and eye-catching visuals.