Children find it easier to explore and express their feelings through role play with peers than by talking to adults, as Lena Engel explains Dressing up, fun at any age, has a special creative appeal...
Working in partnership with parents is vital for responding effectively to children's needs. Sue Chambers offers guidance on building relations .
Ofsted's focus on the early years in its five-year strategy is long overdue, says Dr Susana Castro-Kemp, who shares early findings on inspections from a Roehampton University study
From September 2008 early years providers will have to adhere to the new framework. Ruth Thomson gives the lowdown on what you need to know What is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?
With fierce competition in the sector, settings need to publicise their business. Rosie Pressland shows how to aim sky-high The childcare sector has never known such growth, and with that...
We have been digging into the detail of manifesto pledges and were surprised to find that the party promising the least in terms of early years entitlements, costs the sector the most.
* We have ten copies of Something Special written by Nicola Moon and illustrated by Alex Ayliffe (Orchard Books, 4.99) to give away to Nursery World readers. Send your name and address on the back of...
Letter of the week wins 30 worth of children's books.