Malleable materials such as play dough offer rich opportunities for promoting scientific learning (see page 21). To make play dough, you will need: Ingredients *2 cups plain flour *2 cups water *1 cup...
Guidance for holiday club providers is ‘unlikely’ to be released before the 4 July, just two weeks before many of them are expected to open for the summer, Nursery World understands.
Traditionally, October is the month when employment law changes are announced. This October is no exception, says Jacqui Mann. (Some implementation dates are to be confirmed.)
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As SEND becomes a growing issue for the early years sector, none of the main political parties have much to say about it
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Take a look at a nursery that's leading the way in good practice in special educational needs. By Wendy Scott Willows Nursery and Special School in Portsmouth does more than work directly with...
Making shadow puppets has been an engaging experience, explains Victoria Lungu, atelierista at Manor Wood Foundation Stage Unit in Leeds