Proof of the strength of feeling against Key Stage 1 SATs has come in a survey for the National Union of Teachers (see News, page 9). More than nine out of ten teachers say they would support a...
It is not often that this Government gives way to pressure when its proposals prove unpopular, but the early years and childcare sector has had more success than many in pushing for revisions. Most...
The early years skills gap has increased by over 2 per cent in the last five years, putting ‘immense pressure' on setting managers’ workloads and stress levels’, according to new research.
You are probably already familiar with the Blue Kangaroo series of books, written by Emma Chichester-Clark and published by Andersen Press. Last autumn, the publishers released this delightful box...
As an early years trainer I have been reading the 'playdough' correspondence on the Letters page with a little surprise. All this talk about adults making the dough - what about the children making...
A zip-off design makes the new GR8X Back Pack Duo baby changing bag from Bebeniq into two bags in one, so an everyday bag doubles up for overnights and weekends away, with ample pockets and...
A new level 3 qualification is to be developed by the Children's Workforce Development Council, while others will be phased out, it was revealed last week.
A strategy for consulting frankly with staff on improving a setting is outlined by Shona Carmichael How happy are your staff? What do they really feel about their jobs, the quality of provision, the...
Meg Barclay, educational consultant and early years reviewer for the School Library Association, reviews books that support children to cope with change in various forms, and learn about the...