Training continues to be at the top of the early years education and childcare agenda, with the search for suitable candidates to go forward for Early Years Professional status now under way (see...
The huge outcry over the proposed Early Years Foundation Stage outlined in the Childcare Bill (see News, page 4) indicates an amazing lack of awareness that we already have a Foundation Stage...
An independent selection of new products and resources Why restrict group outings to the summer term when there is plenty to see all year round? English Heritage is offering free school visits to over...
* This 12-part series aims to support practitioners in achieving and maintaining high-quality provision in the Foundation Stage. * The series is underpinned by the principles for early years education...
(Photograph) - Time is running out to register for I CAN's annual Chatterbox Challenge, running from 5 to 11 February. This year's event to raise funds for children with speech and language...
A book to help early years workers develop young children's musical awareness has been produced by the National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries in association with Nursery World. A Guide to...
(Photograph) - Children from New Beginnings Nursery in Southwick, Sunderland, enjoyed a wizard afternoon of magic, games and face painting at the official opening on 5 October. The 22-place nursery...
By Maureen Smith and Yvonne Nolan, co-founders of Duo Consulting and developers of the new APEL qualification APEL Level 3 Certificate in work with children(Early Years or Playwork), Unit 2: reflect...
APEL Level 3 Certificate in work with children (Early Years or Playwork), Unit 2: reflect on practice Section 9 - Explain your understanding of anti-discriminatory practice and provide examples of the...
Children will have fun creating their own crafted dolls from different cultures, described by Miranda Walker Throughout the ages dolls have been universally popular. These fun craft activities...