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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...
By Brian Cooper, owner of Meir Park Day Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent I am confused by the Government's approach to the subject of pay in early years, particularly in the private sector. The DfES (News,...
It's hard to remember when a Government appointment was met with quite such an enthusiastic welcome. The news that Lesley Staggs has become the first-ever national director of the Foundation Stage is...
Name: Margaret Redmond, retired nursery nurse
We're approaching the festive season and the end of 2008, but there's been no let-up in Government activity across the UK in order to do the Christmas shopping and bake the mince pies!
Collections of natural objects offer children rich sensory experiences and are a great way to nourish their brains, says Anne O'Connor.
How should the 'areas of need' in the Special Education Needs and Disability Code of Practice be considered in relation to the prime areas of learning? Kay Mathieson explains.
How can early years staff support and nurture children in their settings affected by trauma and abuse? By Nicole Weinstein
Adults' facial expressions have a strong impact on very young children learning about social relationships. Anne O'Connor explains social referencing and why early years workers need to understand it.
As soon as any kind of assessment is formalised into a league table, it will be seized upon and interpreted in a misguided manner. Just look at what has happened with SATs. So it is with the 2005...