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In the latest of our National Strategies features on the EYFS, Jacqui Hardy, Paula Healey, Gill Hunter and Judith Stevens reflect on where movement, mark-making and maths fit into the themes.
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
Di Cosgrove, co-founder of the Redearth Education charity in rural Uganda, tells Nicole Weinstein how its Redearth Model Nursery aims to transform local childcare and education practice
In this book extract, we discover how small-world play, using all types of resources, is an excellent way to engage young children with mathematical concepts and skills
A simple way to encourage children's independence at nursery is explained by Tessa Fenoughty.
Why is mark making an important form of early writing and how can practitioners support and resource for it in their settings? Penny Tassoni investigates
Children should be provided with a large variety of shapes in a range of situations to stimulate learning. Nicole Weinstein suggests some ideas.
The National Association of Nursery Nurses added its voice to the debate over job titles last week by announcing it was changing its name to the National Association of Early Years Professionals....
There is an important balance to be struck between child-initiated and adult-chosen activities in a setting's choice of equipment, says Julian Grenier, in a feature introducing a new series.
An award-winning documentary has become required viewing for early years specialists around the world.