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.
From self-regulation to inclusion and diversity, duvet tunnels to clay printing, you’ll find plenty to support your early years practice in our pick of the latest books
Ball skills can help with hand-eye co-ordination and can be introduced in developmentally appropriate ways, says Dr Lala Manners
Beach School sessions allow for the same ‘awe and wonder’ for children and exploration experience as in Forest School– but with added drama. By Annette Rawstrone
Children from Pollyanna's Day Nursery in Prestbury, not Teddies Nursery, were shown working out at a Stretch-n-Grow fitness session in the feature 'Health service' (18/25 December).
Ingredients 200g couscous, 320ml boiling water, 1 red onion, 4 mixed peppers, 2 courgettes, 1 small tin of sweetcorn, 2 eggs, 1 aubergine, 3 tblsp of olive oil, salt and pepper to season, fresh herbs...
Using pictures of young children usually brings a happy response, but before you let them be taken in your setting there are certain procedures to follow, as Viv Hampshire explains.
Employers will welcome experienced childcarers who brush up their knowledge after time away from work, as Karen Faux hears.
Formal early reading methods are about to get a tighter grip on young children.
Be careful to get it right when you choose a quality assurance scheme for your setting, advises Mary Evans Childcare providers looking for a quality assurance scheme should recall the warning on a...