While the majority of practitioners believe that showing affection to the children in their care is an important part of practice, concerns exist about how others view the appropriateness of their...
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 on...
As Reggio celebrates its 40th anniversary, <B>Carlina Rinaldi</B> and <B>Peter Moss</B> explore the widespread appeal of one of the world's most important networks of childhood centres
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There is a feeling in the air that the future could be uncertain for the Early Years Foundation Stage, although there has been no firm indication yet from the new Government about its intentions.
With regard to Shelly Newstead's comments in 'Analysis: Holiday childcare will become harder to find' (19 August), we would like to clarify that SkillsActive has a contractual obligation from the...
You've read about the new LEGO EXPLORE range and the philosophy behind it on page 9. Now Nursery Equipment, in association with LEGO, gives you the opportunity to win one of these fantastic toys in...
Digital technologies can enhance ‘offline’ activities if the right balance is struck, explain Professor Elizabeth Wood, Aderonke Folorunsho and Liz Chesworth of the University of Sheffield’s School of...
Nursery Chains is now ten years old. The supplement has reported great change in the early years sector during the past decade as New Labour initiatives have made childcare increasingly high profile,...
A private school that operates on Steiner principles has said it will close its nursery at the end of term because its teachings are incompatible with the Early Years Foundation Stage.