When nurseries tell parents to keep their child away because of behavioural incidents, are they failing in their duties under the EYFS? Pat Gordon-Smith argues for greater clarity.
Sand and water provide eternally fascinating play and learning experiences for young children and for the next few months - fingers crossed - you will be able to give a new dimension to your messy...
The Early Years Foundation Stage provides a framework for learning, development and care for children from birth to five, and ongoing training is a must to meet its requirements.
'In 25 years we have moved from no curriculum to an overly academic curriculum.' Kathy Sylva, professor of educational psychology at Oxford University, warning the Government against making education...
Happy New Year - we hope you all had a good break and have returned refreshed to what promises to be another exciting and challenging 12 months, with much to play for as the Ten-Year Strategy rolls...
Warmly welcomed by the early years sector, the national framework Birth to Three Matters is one year old. Mary Evans finds out how nursery chains are using the guidance to shape their own principles...
With such an assortment of exhibitors on show and seminars to attend you'll be spoiled for choice at this year's Early Years and Primary Teaching Exhibition in Glasgow. It is the only one of such...
The group begun in Kent to campaign against the new code of practice for nursery education funding has been joined by another branch set up by a nursery owner in Oxfordshire. Sally Fitchett, who owns...
Internationally renowned centre Pen Green has a model of research-led practice with practitioners leading the way. By Gemma Goldenberg
There are treasure troves that will stimulate open-ended learning - by both children and practitioners. Pat Gordon-Smith describes the possibilities