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The summer holidays are over, and we are already well into September. It's rather alarming, therefore, to remember that the deadline for responses to the Early Years Foundation Stage consultation is...
The childminding profession - and its status as a profession is certainly on the rise - is at a crucial stage of development, as our Special Report 'Strength in numbers' (pages 10-11) this week...
Summer holiday childcare costs in inner London have fallen by 30 per cent in the past two years, while costs nationwide remain high, according to an annual survey by the Daycare Trust. Figures...
No matter how many exciting activities you arrange, the children in your care are still bound to spend some of their time in front of the TV - so here are a few ideas for using television to create...
So, by creating extended schools (News, 20 March) the Government is planning that schools become all-day places for children - almost a kibbutz philosophy, where the community raises the kids while...
A close relationship with key children is essential in a holistic approach to planning, and creates a fertile learning ground Many early years practitioners struggle with planning for under-threes,...
Extended schools are in danger of becoming 'warehouses that look after children', Tim Gill, a leading figure in the play sector warned last week. Speaking after the launch of the extended schools...
The importance of social and emotional development for young children is a major focus in this week's issue of Nursery World. Our project outline (pages 18-20) has lots of great ideas to help children...
Best practice has the emphasis firmly on fun at this time of the year – when children can enjoy being energetic and creative outdoors. We’ve got lots of ideas to try. Why not display their...
Further to Colin Lancaster's In My View column ('The wrong way to write', 15 April), may I offer my opinion on how children acquire this skill successfully, based on my 35 years of experience as an...