An exhibition in south London is showing off children’s photographs of their explorations of the world outside their nursery, explains resident artist Rosie Potter
All good early years settings know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for under-fives, but standards vary. Annie Seeley and Jane Harrison provide top-line tips to holistic food provision.
A child's communication begins at home, and early years practitioners need to promote it there and in partnership with the nursery, as Helen Moylett explains.
In an increasingly risk-averse culture, early years expert Helen Tovey explores what risk is, and its benefits
Intolerant adults who accuse children of making a noise or being a nuisance put off many children from playing outdoors, according to a survey for this year's national Playday. The survey found that...
Small resources can help children to develop some big ideas in their imaginative play, as Jane Drake explains Long-term planning
Make-believe is integral to a child's development, and the more open-ended the resources, the greater the scope for imaginative play, says Helen Bromley.
In part 2 of our series, we look at how settings in Scotland are coping with the country’s funded offer. By Leah Jones
James Cleverly has been appointed education secretary - the third person to hold the job this week, amid the ongoing chaos surrounding Boris Johnson's resignation.