The debate on the future of classroom assistants is hotting up, as education secretary Estelle Morris ploughs on with her proposals to enhance their role (see News, page 6). There appears to be...
In dealing with the childcare world I hear a lot of fashionable phrases that have become pet peeves. One that probably irritates nannies too is when people talk about children being 'their most...
We know that early years practitioners are very concerned to help parents understand the Foundation Stage and how their children will learn and develop through these vital years. Nursery World's...
It is an indication of just how quickly things are moving in the world of nursery groups that no sooner had we published our latest Top 20 league table in the new Nursery Chains magazine (3 June) than...
Caboodle bags just keep getting handier, and now they've come up with one so stylish that you wouldn't guess it's a baby-carer's knapsack. The new Caboodle Active Bag comes in black PVC with silver...
The report into the UK's early childhood education and care system by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (see News, page 4) has been ready for publication since February....
Small-world play needs to reflect the interests of the children in the setting. Listening carefully to children and talking to them about their current interests and concerns can support and enhance...
They come in all shapes and sizes, and they're easy to get for free. Jean Evans suggests just some of the many uses for a versatile resource Boxes can be used in a huge range of activities, so why not...
'Tis the season for staff, parents and children to feel the strain. <B> Mary Evans </B> shows how settings can deal with stress