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.
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
The early years and childcare sector is changing at an incredible pace, as anyone involved in this area will be aware. The plethora of Government initiatives, policies and reviews means that it is...
What children’s rights are legally, and how they should be promoted. By Professor Priscilla Alderson
<P>A new level three qualification combines active learning with reflective practice. Mary Evans finds out what it's all about </P>
If you're keen on a stretch of yoga after reading this month's feature on exercise classes for children (see page 10), or you just want to give it a try at home, a colourful new illustrated book is...
The survey shows just how far we are from realising the dream of a graduate-led profession, with salaries and benefits to match, although numbers at degree level have increased over the past year. One...
The DfE has announced that childcare funding is to rise by 3.4 per cent for three and four-year-olds and by 4 per cent for two-year-olds in 2023-24, while an extra £20m is being provided to help cover...
The value of seeking children's opinions and some ways practitioners can initiate it in an early years setting are described by Pat Gordon-Smith.