Ways that practitioners can set out and use all the areas in their setting most effectively are explored by Lena Engel, an early years and childcare specialist MAKE ROOM
Acurriculum-based approach is not appropriate for the under-threes, claims a new report from the Scottish Executive reviewing more than 30 years of research on early child development. The report,...
At the Doctor's At last, someone has produced a piece of software specifically designed to support the powerful activity of role-play. 'At the Doctor's' is the first in a series that helps...
by Audrey Osler and Hugh Starkey (Trentham Books, 20.99, ISBN: 1!9781858563848)
Last week's appeal by leading early years experts to delay the expansion of the two-year-old programme was viewed by many in the sector as a timely wake-up call.
Another survey out this month from the trend-analysers the Future Foundation asked 522 parents who they trust the most when it comes to their child's welfare. Nannies ranked 5.8 to 6 on a 1-10 scale,...
Acurriculum-based approach is not appropriate for the under-threes, claims a new report from the Scottish Executive reviewing more than 30 years of research on early child development.
Think of flowers, sunshine and longer days, even when you're indoors, with these artistic ideas from Johanna Burkett Spring is moving into summer, and May festivals will soon make way for summer...
Ropes and string This month Jan White and Gail Ryder Richardson show how ropes and string can effectively support all areas of learning outdoors
Local authorities have been accused of dull, unimaginative playgrounds because of an over-reliance on an identical 'KFC' approach ('kit, fence and carpet') to play, which has grown out of the pressure...