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Equipment plays an essential part in children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development. Annette Rawstrone explores some of the resourcing options for two- and three-year-olds
The aims and principles that went into developing an innovative children's centre outdoor area are explained to Karen Faux. Photographs by Teri Pengilley at Woodlands Park Nursery.
A playgroup in Surrey has been making use of the resources provided by autumn to inspire learning opportunities.
Calming sensory areas are transformational. Nicole Weinstein provides some tips for fitting them out
A nursery in Wiltshire used a local garden in an old churchyard, and a visual artist, to put together a Making Memories project. Annette Rawstrone explains
Playing outdoors after dark can be exciting and challenging. Julie Mountain advises on making the most of outside spaces all day.
Musical instruments can help children develop the sound recognition skills essential for reading, spelling and writing. Early years settings call the tune as they try out a few for Nicole Weinstein.
The National Childminding Association is changing its name to the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years as of next year.
New resources for National Poetry Day give children a reason to rhyme, says Ruth Thomson.
Enclosed spaces can foster friendship and heighten young children's concentration and involvement in their play, says Annette Rawstrone.