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...
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?
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...
* 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...
Amid the decline of Children's Centres and the emergence from lockdown, will the incoming ‘family hubs’ meet early years needs?
We should all make being more physically active a New Year’s resolution for 2024
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).
Ofsted’s planned move away from an emphasis on data will be welcomed by schools, as the phonics check causes concern
The huge outcry over the proposed Early Years Foundation Stage outlined in the Childcare Bill (see News, page 4) indicates an amazing lack of awareness that we already have a Foundation Stage...