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A popular foundation course in childcare is catching them early, and reaching those who thought it was too late, says Mary Evans Students in schools and colleges around the country are signing up for...
Deadpan humour, fantasy, themes of friendship and discovering the joy of dance all feature in the latest batch of children's picture books which come highly recommended by Karen Hart.
Basing a nursery in a 'green' building offers plenty of benefits, as Annette Rawstrone discovered With the former glory of the textile revolution long gone, the industrial area of Manchester had...
The changing nature of the beach provides new and exciting learning opportunities for children at one nursery in West Sussex. Nicole Weinstein finds out more
Most children like to draw. Nicole Weinsteinfinds out how practitioners can best support young children’s early development of drawing – and looks at some of the best resources on offer
Robots play a part in many aspects of our lives and are a fun learning topic, explains Marianne Sargent
Nursery practitioners tested their teamworking skills in a revealing role-play. Karen Faux reports.
Support for fathers-to-be includes a course from charity Future Men, which focuses on the emotional, as well as practical, elements of being a dad. By Meredith Jones Russell
Your setting's outdoor area is a great place for children to get their feelings out in the open, writes Jane Drake Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development helps to provide...
A new process for checking on the suitability of prospective staff is now coming into effect. Alison Mercer answers common questions This is a time of unprecedented standardisation in the regulation...