The evolution of a magical garden shared with the community is described by Mary Weston, programme manager at Little London Children's Centre in Leeds.
Dolls happily lend themselves to use in extended play across all areas of early years provision, and their houses make the perfect resource for domestic and construction activities, says Judith...
In the second of a two-part series on developing fine motor control, Nicole Weinstein looks at resources for children aged three to five years.
A grant-funded outdoor space was made to order according to the nursery children's wishes and needs. Ruth Thomson takes a look around.
Joint winners - Tall Trees Kindergarten, Frome, Somerset and Norland Nursery, Bath
Dolls enable children to act out real-life situations, learn about human growth and develop their fine motor skills. Early years settings tested some new specially-designed dolls for Nicole Weinstein
Construction block sets are among the essential equipment that any nursery will have, but that doesn't mean they're all alike. Mary Evans hears how early years settings rate a variety of the latest...
The physical and mental benefits of a Forest School week for children at a South Shields setting have exceeded expectations.
Digital technology has helped to increase sedentary behaviour among children, but it can also be used to encourage physical activity, says Dr Lala Manners.
One nursery is replicating the primary school lunch experience to help children adjust more easily to the change. Nicole Weinstein explains.