A girl came up to me in the nursery and asked, 'How do you kiss a turtle?' I was surprised and a bit worried. First, because she wanted to know how to kiss one, and second, because, out of all the...
Dr Jo Blanden, co-author of a new study on the free early years entitlement, weighs up the evidence
Is the financial crisis in schools getting better or worse? It depends on whether you ask politicians or teachers, claims <B> Dr Alan Marr </B>
I CAN, the children's communication charity, BT and Nursery World are looking to discover how often you come into contact with children who have speech, language and communication difficulties. We...
Follow the progress of the Government's plan (from January 2011).
Director of PBD training and nursery owner Ross Midgley critiques the Department for Education's (DfE) survey for parents on ratios and the qualifications of practitioners.
An inclusive specialist setting sends virtually all its children on to mainstream school. Jackie Cosh looks at its formula for success While debates rage over whether special needs schools should...
You can adapt your doll's house activities for children of differing abilities by letting them explore construction at their own pace, write Jean Evans and Dianne Irving Activity 1
Janet Marriott is looking forward to a hefty pay rise, a new career path and a rise in status thanks to the Nottinghamshire pay deal. An NNEB with 25 years' experience, Janet has been stuck on the...
Ideas for engaging with children from birth to 12 months using sounds and movement are suggested by Alice Sharp.