The Sure Start Unit offers acomprehensive guide to qualifications for working in early years, childcare and playwork. See www.surestart.gov.uk/_doc/ index.cfm?document=1181 or call 0845 602 2260 and...
Uncommon formats and surprising story twists enliven an unusual assortment of books reviewed by Alison Boyle Tiger on a Tree written by Anushka Ravishankar and illustrated by Pulak Biswas (Tara...
With the arrival of the EYFS Profile Handbook, Jan Dubiel highlights some significant changes to the structure and content of the Profile.
Take care to fit phonics into each child's own learning journey, says early years consultant Marie Charlton.
It's good news that Ofsted's annual report into childcare and early education has found standards improving as the number of places grows (see News, page 4). There is no room for complacency, however....
Local authorities have until 10 September to seek Beacon status and a share of 5m by demonstrating good practice in delivering services, including early years and childcare and transforming the school...
How does the ability to form and retrieve memories develop in children, why is it important to early learning, and how can adults help to stimulate it? Anne O’Connor reports