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To have responsibility for the learning and development of not only the children, but the staff, parents and carers within a setting too, is quite unusual.
Health visitor survey uncovers ‘baby blind spot’ in national policy, as more babies are born into adversity and the health visiting workforce struggles with cuts.
The Nuffield Foundation is looking to fund a number of early years projects to address evidence gaps within childcare policy.
Mentally attaching a number name to an object within a group is an important skill for young children to master, say Sheila Ebbutt and Carole Skinner.
As soon as babies are born they explore the world around them using all of their senses. Children are often surrounded by plastic and other man-made materials; by introducing natural materials you can...
Some essential principles should guide conversations with children, says Julie Fisher in part four of her series on adult roles in early learning.
Early years practitioners were amazed at the success of boys' writing projects that started from their observations. Julie Cigman reports.
Strong leadership and support for staff have been key for one 'outstanding' nursery.
One nursery is feeling the benefits after deciding to increase its outdoor space. Karen Faux reports.