Some food for thought in your professional career CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING 2-5 YEARS: Georgia's story by Cath Arnold.
Babies and toddlers don't need to be stimulated into awareness of different sounds, just left to hear them naturally, says <STRONG> Jennie Lindon </STRONG>
While they might be complex, children’s learning behaviours need to be established and understood as part of an early years curriculum, explains Jan Dubiel. They also need to inform an approach to...
Leading experts from Early Education have some urgent questions about the Government's proposals for reform.
Maureen Smith and Yvonne Nolan, co-founders of Duo Consulting, and developers of the new APEL qualification APEL Level 3 Certificate in work with children (Early Years or Playwork), Unit 2: Reflect on...
The first NVQ4 graduates found the new course tough going, but revised guidelines should ease the burden, says <STRONG> Judith Napier </STRONG>
Just fold along the dotted line . . . children's love of working with paper can be encouraged with these simple paper craft ideas from Gail Bushell paper offers a wealth of opportunity for creative...
A degree doesn't make you a more capable person to look after children unless it's a teaching/childcare degree. What about those who have a degree in geography, does that make them more competent?
* We have five copies of Music with the Under-Fours by Susan Young (RoutledgeFalmer, 14.99) to give away to Nursery World readers. This book looks closely at early musical development and how to...
Some food for thought in your professional career LET'S SIGN: Early years BSL building blocks child and carer guide. By Cath Smith and Sandra Teesdale. (Deafsign, 7.99 plus 2 p&p, tel: 01594 833858).